Proposed revision of ABA model ethics rule to ban broad range of discrimination sparks controversy; ABA Journal, 5/5/16

Martha Neil, ABA Journal; Proposed revision of ABA model ethics rule to ban broad range of discrimination sparks controversy:

"A proposed revision to one of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct that would expressly bar lawyers from discriminating in practice-related matters against a broad range of protected classes has sparked controversy.

While some members of the profession welcome the draft revision, others are concerned that it may go too far in restricting attorneys on matters of personal preference, conscience and religious belief, reports the Wall Street Journal (sub. req.)."