After Chapter 13 Dismissal, Counsel Fees Aren’t Paid
Harris v. Viegelahn extended from chapter 13 conversions to dismissals.
St. Louis Judge Orders, Then Stays Arrest Warrant for Bankruptcy Firm Owner and Lawyer
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Ethics Panel: Part II
Violation of Professional Ethics Resulted in a Nondischargeable Debt
Two ethical lapses resulted in a nondischargeable debt.
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Ethics Jeopardy: The Bankruptcy Edition
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Ethical Issues Regarding the Use of the Media in High-Profile Cases
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.
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Second Circuit Limits Res Judicata Effect of Prior Bankruptcy Proceedings
Appeals court was reluctant to let lawyers off the hook for allegedly unethical conduct.
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