5th Circuit Court of Appeals

Fox 4 KBTV Updated on Jan. 5, 2015 NEW ORLEANS—Does the First Amendment apply to licensed professionals who give advice over the Internet? That is the question to be presented to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans Tuesday in a high-profile case that pits a veterinarian against the Texas Veterinary Board. Dr. Ron Hines - a disabled retiree and Texas-licensed veterinarian - had begun to use the Internet in 2002 to help pet owners from across the the world, often in remote locations and often for free. He uses the Internet to remain productive and share his lifetime [...]