Topic: Lawyers’ Use of Social Networks
Faced with the following inquiry:
“May a lawyer access or otherwise use the social network site of a third person to benefit a client?”
The Committee answered:
“A lawyer may access or otherwise use the social network of a third person to benefit a client, as long as the conduct does not violate the Rules of Professional Conduct”
Relevant Law: Kentucky Supreme Court Rules 3.130 (3.5), (4.1), (4.2), (4.3), (8.4) (a) and (c)
Referenced Ethics Opinions:
- San Diego Co. Bar Op. 2011-12 (2011)
- N.Y. State Bar Assn. Op. 843 (2010)
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