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Former Bankruptcy Judge David R. Jones Under Criminal Investigation Over Relationship With Lawyer
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A Partial Ethical Wall Didn’t Give Rise to Disinterestedness, Judge Kenney Said
Expedience is no substitute for disinterestedness when it comes to retention of a chapter 11 debtor’s general counsel.
First Nixing $240,000 for Contempt, Fifth Circuit Approves $450,000 for Civil Contempt
Having previously set aside a $240,000 sanction as criminal contempt, the Fifth Circuit affirmed $450,000 in civil contempt against the same contemnor in the same bankruptcy case.
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Ethics: What Happens When Our Clients Are Less than Forthcoming/ Don’t Tell the Truth
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Benchnotes August 2024
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Disgraced Ex-Bankruptcy Judge Taps Star Lawyer David Boies
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Analysis: Proceeding Spotlights Allegations of Misconduct Between Former Bankruptcy Judge and Lawyer
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