Ethics

ASARCO Read to Bar Fee-Defense Costs Even with a Fee-Shifting Agreement

Court shows antipathy to all theories seeking allowance of fees incurred in collecting fees.

Circuits Split, Judge Teel Earmarks Collateral Surcharges for All ‘Admin’ Creditors

Law v. Siegel didn’t insulate professionals from disgorging interim fee awards.

No Statutory Fees for Standing Chapter 13 Trustees if Dismissal Precedes Confirmation

With no circuit authority, lower courts are split on the fate of standing trustees’ fees when a chapter 13 case is dismissed before confirmation.

Counsel Must Eat Filing Fees in ‘No-Money-Down’ Chapter 13s

Lawyers can’t be reimbursed for advancing filing fees through fee applications or ‘no-look’ fees.

Constructive Eviction Is Ok to Protect Estate Property, Even Without a Court Order

Third Circuit gives immunity to a trustee for unilateral action protecting estate property.
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