All Punitive Sanctions in Bankruptcy Governed by One Standard in the Tenth Circuit
Ability to pay is one factor in imposing sanctions for misconduct.
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Ethics: Retention and Compensation of Professionals
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Ethics Group Urges Inquiry of Mortgage Banking Lobbyist Who Led FHA
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11th Circuit May Follow 5th Circuit by Limiting Judicial Estoppel in Bankruptcy
Judge Tjoflat dissents from his own opinion to advocate rehearing en banc.
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First Circuit BAP Sanctions Firm for a Lawyer’s Conduct
Circuits are split on sanctioning a firm under Section 1927 for a lawyer’s conduct.
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Tim Blixseth Making Law on Extended Jailing for Civil Contempt
Is one year’s jailing too long for civil contempt? Evidently not in Montana.
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Prosecutors to Drop Fraud Charges Against Dewey Law Firm Ex-Employee
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District Judge Puts Limits on Policy Statement in Segal v. Rochelle
Continuing FLSA claims arising after filing are not subject to judicial estoppel.
Claim Buyer Doesn’t Acquire Seller’s Insider Status, Ninth Circuit Holds
Debtor-friendly opinion validates strategy for cramming down on secured lender.
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FDCPA Held Applicable to Violations of Discharge Injunction
Debtor-friendly FDCPA opinion gains traction beyond the Second Circuit.