On March 15, 2011, the Supreme Court of Montana approved amendments to its Rules of Civil Procedure (MRCP), effective Oct.
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A ruling that an entity lacks standing in a bankruptcy case is usually a frustrating development that means that the party will not have the opportunity to be heard on a matter that may have negative consequences for it. In Savage Associates PC v.
Creditors and parties in interest frequently file objections to bankruptcy professionals’ fee requests incurred during the case. According to the U.S. Trustee’s Annual Report of Significant Accomplishments for FY 2009, [1] the U.S.
The Ninth Circuit recently upheld a motion for sanctions against an attorney and his law firm for improperly removing a case. This raises the question of whether there is a trend of courts developing less tolerance for aggressive litigation tactics or whether this was an isolated incident where the facts justified the application of sanctions at any period of time.
This edition of the Ethics and Professional Compensation Committee newsletter marks the first edition from the new leadership. Richard Carmody of Adams & Reese has done an amazing job as our newsletter editor, and we would be remiss not to thank him for his work. Thanks, Richard!
Bankruptcy lawyers often deal with unrepresented persons. For example, in more than 10 percent of consumer cases, the debtor has no lawyer. [1] Counsel for an unrepresented debtor’s secured creditors may have dealings with the debtor regarding motions for relief from stay or reaffirmation agreements.
Many cases are won or lost on discovery. Ironically, this key aspect of litigation is typically subject to minimal judicial control, and lawyers are instead often left to comport themselves in the discovery process with civility, honor and integrity.
On Dec. 2, 2009, perceptive lawyers may have noticed a small disturbance in the force.
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The Bard of Avon expressed a variety of views on the legal profession.
Webster’s Dictionary defines “zeal” as “eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something.” Zeal has initiated much debate among legal professionals. What does it mean to be a zealous advocate? Is zealous advocacy even permissible in today’s practice of law?
Ms. B. Summer Chandler
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LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center
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Co-Chair
LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA
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King & Spalding LLP
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King & Spalding LLP
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Reed Smith LLP
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Reed Smith LLP
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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
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