· 3/13/1990
Doe v. Supreme Court of Florida
Citations
- 734 F. Supp. 981
- 1990 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2988
- 1990 WL 26974
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- noting that \perpetual bar from speaking out about [a] grievance\ may actually discourage filing of grievances
- expressing doubt that \suppression of truthful criticism of lawyers would somehow enhance or protect the reputation of the Bar\
- expressing doubt that “suppression of truthful criticism of lawyers would somehow enhance or protect the reputation of the Bar”
- found the state had failed to present any evidence to substantiate these interests and, regardless, found the rule was not narrowly tailored
- confidentiality provision concerning complaints against attorneys made to the Florida Bar may not be classified as a valid time, place and manner restriction where the provision acts as an absolute bar to speech or publication regarding the complaint
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Judges: Marcus
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