Rochelle's Daily Wire

We focus on ethics two days in a row, given the recent disturbing events in Houston.

Bankruptcy Rule 7070, incorporating Federal Rule 70 along with 28 U.S.C. § 1655, gives bankruptcy courts power to remove liens of record when the lenders don’t do so voluntarily.

The Ninth Circuit BAP affirms that a deferred settlement agreement can’t be assumed under Section 365.

‘Conflict preemption’ bars retaliation by a professional whose fees are disputed.

Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein provides authority for student loan debtors who win in bankruptcy court but face an appeal aimed at the trial court’s fact-findings.

A deferred settlement agreement, like a workout agreement, can’t be assumed under Section 365.

Appealing an order appointing a chapter 11 trustee does not entitle the DIP’s counsel to compensation pending appeal, Judge Klein says.

Judge Christopher Klein lays out the requisites for imposing sanctions under Rule 9011 for frivolous filings.

Judge Klein let a lawyer off the hook for violating Rule 9011 because the lawyer had already been punished enough.

Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein explains appellate jurisdiction, finality, cumulative finality and mislabeled motions for reconsideration.