For over half a century, federal law and most states have regulated secretly recording speech...
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Stephen R. Klein
Partner, Barr & Klein PLLC
Biography
Steve Klein, a partner at Barr & Klein PLLC, is an experienced free speech attorney who has successfully fought for the First Amendment rights of his clients against local, state and federal regulators. As a lobbyist, Steve’s advocacy has led to the successful amendment of state laws to respect political engagement and prevented the enactment of laws that burden it. Steve has published articles in several legal journals, and his commentary has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, The Detroit News, and other outlets. Steve earned a bachelors degree in politics at Hillsdale College and a law degree from Ave Maria School of Law, where he served as Managing Editor of the Ave Maria Law Review. He is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, Illinois and Michigan.
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On July 22, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia...
Citizens’ Secret Recording and the First Amendment
Stephen R. Klein
For over half a century, federal law and most states have regulated secretly recording speech...