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N.Y. R. Prof'l Conduct 8.3
Reporting professional misconduct
(a) A lawyer who knows that another lawyer has committed a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct that raises a substantial question as to that lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer shall report such knowledge to a tribunal or other authority empowered to investigate or act upon such violation.
(b) A lawyer who possesses knowledge or evidence concerning another lawyer or a judge shall not fail to respond to a lawful demand for information from a tribunal or other authority empowered to investigate or act upon such conduct.
(c) This Rule does not require disclosure of:
(1) information otherwise protected by Rule 1.6; or
(2) information gained by a lawyer or judge while participating in a bona fide lawyer assistance program.
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- 2026-09-17
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- 2026-09-17
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