February 14, 2018
Local lawyers were also caught up in the maelstrom caused by a ‘nationwide’ firm that skirted bankruptcy law and rules.
Local lawyers were also caught up in the maelstrom caused by a ‘nationwide’ firm that skirted bankruptcy law and rules.
January 30, 2018
In the Fifth Circuit, chapter 7 trustees lock in higher compensation.
In the Fifth Circuit, chapter 7 trustees lock in higher compensation.
January 23, 2018
California judge won’t bar the debtor from settling for more than the original $6 million in compensatory damages while forsaking $40 million in punitive damages earmarked for public interest groups.
California judge won’t bar the debtor from settling for more than the original $6 million in compensatory damages while forsaking $40 million in punitive damages earmarked for public interest groups.
December 4, 2017
Judges uses Section 329(a) to vacate a contingency lien for more than the value of the lawyer’s services.
Judges uses Section 329(a) to vacate a contingency lien for more than the value of the lawyer’s services.
October 16, 2017
Court shows antipathy to all theories seeking allowance of fees incurred in collecting fees.
Court shows antipathy to all theories seeking allowance of fees incurred in collecting fees.