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New Jersey May Eliminate Gag on Complaints Against Lawyers

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· Story link A Professional Responsibility Rules Committee appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court has recommended elimination of a…

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A Professional Responsibility Rules Committee appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court has recommended elimination of a gag rule that prevents people from talking about complaints filed against attorneys. The committee also recommended that ethics complaints become public following a preliminary investigation. (2/7/05)

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