In re Connelly
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Dissent
McNally, J. (dissenting).
I dissent from so much of the majority opinion as imposes censure. In my view the publication was an error of judgment on the part of respondents without wrongful or purposeful intent to violate the Canons of Professional Ethics. Since this is a case of first impression in this State (cf. State of Florida ex rel. The Florida Bar v. Nichols, 151 So. 2d 257 [Fla.]) in the light of the impeccable professional standing of respondents and in the absence of guilty intent, I would dismiss the proceedings with a warning to the Bar that a repetition of like conduct in the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In re AnonymousAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1948
- State Ex Rel. Florida Bar v. NicholsSupreme Court of Florida · 1963
- In re City of New YorkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1939