Kentucky Bar Association, CLE Commission v. John Rudd McGeeney

Summary

The Kentucky Supreme Court sanctioned John Rudd McGeeney for failing to complete the minimum continuing legal education requirements for the 2007–2008 educational year. The Court imposed a $750 fine, required payment of applicable late fees, and ordered McGeeney to complete sufficient CLE credits to cure the deficiency.

Holdings

1. McGeeney failed to complete the minimum CLE requirements for the 2007-2008 educational year.
2. McGeeney failed to show good cause for his failure to meet the minimum CLE requirements; increased workload, travel, and financial difficulties did not excuse his noncompliance.
3. The Court imposed a $750 fine, required payment of applicable late fees to obtain credit for the late-reported CLE hours, ordered completion of sufficient CLE credits to cure the deficiency, and reserved the right to suspend McGeeney if he failed to comply.

Questions Presented

1. Whether McGeeney failed to satisfy the mandatory CLE requirements for the 2007-2008 educational year.
2. Whether McGeeney established good cause sufficient to avoid sanctions for his CLE noncompliance.
3. What sanction and remedial requirements should be imposed for the CLE deficiency.

Disposition

other