Second Circuit Makes Taggart Applicable to All Contempt Citations in Bankruptcy Court
Even for egregious, repeated violations of Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1, the bankruptcy court may only award recovery of economic losses, never punitive damages.
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Seventh Circuit Defines What It Means to Practice Law
The Seventh Circuit provided a useful guide for how much supervision a lawyer must provide when a nonlawyer is doing most of the work.
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The Use and Ethical Considerations of Technology in Remote Legal Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
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Eighth Circuit BAP Approves the Amount of Bifurcated Fees Paid After Filing
Courts are continuing to grapple with bifurcated fee arrangements allowing chapter 7 debtors to pay the entire fee after filing.
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Standards Laid Down for Bifurcated Fee Arrangement in the Southern District of Florida
Local or state bar groups should work up standard-form retainer agreements and disclosures to facilitate bifurcated fee arrangements.
Benchnotes August 2021
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