October 5, 2017
With no circuit authority, lower courts are split on the fate of standing trustees’ fees when a chapter 13 case is dismissed before confirmation.
October 4, 2017
Lawyers can’t be reimbursed for advancing filing fees through fee applications or ‘no-look’ fees.
Lawyers can’t be reimbursed for advancing filing fees through fee applications or ‘no-look’ fees.
October 2, 2017
Third Circuit gives immunity to a trustee for unilateral action protecting estate property.
Third Circuit gives immunity to a trustee for unilateral action protecting estate property.
September 29, 2017
Several cases are in the running for Supreme Court review this term or next.
Several cases are in the running for Supreme Court review this term or next.
September 25, 2017
Baker Botts v. ASARCO doesn’t prohibit retention agreements allowing fees for defense of fees, judge holds.
Baker Botts v. ASARCO doesn’t prohibit retention agreements allowing fees for defense of fees, judge holds.
September 20, 2017
Eleventh Circuit inveighs against harming innocent creditors by invoking judicial estoppel.