Is NY's New Professional Conduct Rule 8.4(g) Heading to the Courts?
On June 10, 2022, New York's four Appellate Division departments issued a joint order adopting a variation of ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4(g) broadly prohibiting discrimination and harassment in the practice of law. Although the model rule was initially praised for its intent, it became controversial because of complaints that it infringed First Amendment rights and was both vague and overbroad. Given the mixed results in Pennsylvania and Colorado so far, it's likely the rule will end up in courts.
July 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM
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On June 10, 2022, New York's four Appellate Division departments issued a joint order immediately adopting a variation of ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4(g) broadly prohibiting discrimination and harassment in the practice of law. Joint Order of the Departments of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, dated June 10, 2022. New York's new rule substantially departs from the state's prior, and much more limited, Rule 8.4(g), which was focused primarily on unlawful discrimination in the workplace. The new Rule 8.4(g) states in relevant part:
Rule 8.4. A lawyer or law firm shall not:
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