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May 24, 2017

Bankruptcy Judge Finds Jurisdiction over Nationwide Class Challenging Bogus Claims
Class suit in Texas attacks the filing of bogus claims.
5th Circuit , Texas , Texas Southern District ,
Bankruptcy Judge Finds Jurisdiction over Nationwide Class Challenging Bogus Claims
Class suit in Texas attacks the filing of bogus claims.
5th Circuit , Texas , Texas Southern District ,
Bankruptcy Judge Finds Jurisdiction over Nationwide Class Challenging Stale Claims
Suit in Texas attacks the filing of stale claims permitted by Midland Funding.
Bankruptcy Judge Finds Jurisdiction over Nationwide Class Challenging Stale Claims
Suit in Texas attacks the filing of stale claims permitted by Midland Funding.

May 16, 2017

After Chapter 13 Dismissal, Counsel Fees Aren’t Paid
Harris v. Viegelahn extended from chapter 13 conversions to dismissals.
5th Circuit , Louisiana , Louisiana Western District ,
After Chapter 13 Dismissal, Counsel Fees Aren’t Paid
Harris v. Viegelahn extended from chapter 13 conversions to dismissals.
5th Circuit , Louisiana , Louisiana Western District ,

May 10, 2017

Violation of Professional Ethics Resulted in a Nondischargeable Debt
Two ethical lapses resulted in a nondischargeable debt.
5th Circuit ,
Violation of Professional Ethics Resulted in a Nondischargeable Debt
Two ethical lapses resulted in a nondischargeable debt.
5th Circuit ,

April 20, 2017

Fees to Recover Sanctions Are Permitted under 28 U.S.C. § 1927
Lawyers can be nailed for misconduct under Section 1927, but not their clients.
9th Circuit ,

April 18, 2017

Second Circuit Limits Res Judicata Effect of Prior Bankruptcy Proceedings
Appeals court was reluctant to let lawyers off the hook for allegedly unethical conduct.
2nd Circuit ,

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