Transparency Dilemma: State Panel to Weigh More or Less Disclosure for NC Attorney Complaints
RALEIGH, N.C. – A state panel in North Carolina is currently deliberating on whether there should be more or less transparency for complaints filed against attorneys. The panel’s recommendation is highly anticipated as it could significantly shape the way attorney misconduct allegations are handled in the state. The debate centers around the balance between protecting the public and the right to privacy for attorneys facing complaints. Proponents of increased transparency argue that the public has a right to know about any potential misconduct by attorneys who are supposed to uphold the law. They believe that … Read more