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New York Rules of Professional Conduct
Coverage of New York Rules of Professional Conduct in the Nexus archive.
- Op-ed | Lawyers, judges, and the ethics of judicial complaints
A New York state Senator, acting as a practicing attorney, filed a judicial complaint against a Manhattan Housing Court judge, prompting recusal and debate over ethical obligations. Critics argue the action conflicts with his new role as Judiciary Committee chair, but the article contends attorneys must prioritize client interests under professional conduct rules.