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Cozen O'Connor

Third Circuit Upholds Pennsylvania Rule 8.4(g) Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination in the Practice of Law

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reversed an Eastern District court ruling striking down a Pennsylvania Rule of Professional Conduct prohibiting knowing harassment and discrimination in the practice of...more

Allen Matkins

Are Lawyers Who Author Or Vote For Unconstitutional Laws Subject To Discipline By The California State Bar?

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The California State Bar Act imposes a duty on attorneys to "support the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this state".  Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 6068(a).  Many California legislators are members of the...more

Smith Anderson

Federal Court Upholds Rules Prohibiting the Practice of Law by Corporations – Rejecting Attempt by Trade Association to Represent...

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On April 19, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit rejected a trade association’s constitutional challenge to the North Carolina rules that prevent corporations from providing legal advice. North Carolina’s...more

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