Judge Revokes a ‘Nationwide’ Firm’s Right to Practice in Virginia Bankruptcy Court
Local lawyers were also caught up in the maelstrom caused by a ‘nationwide’ firm that skirted bankruptcy law and rules.
Fifth Circuit Holds that Chapter 7 Trustees Presumptively Get Statutory Commissions
In the Fifth Circuit, chapter 7 trustees lock in higher compensation.
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Judge Refuses to Vacate Opinion Socking a Bank with $40 Million in ‘Punies’
California judge won’t bar the debtor from settling for more than the original $6 million in compensatory damages while forsaking $40 million in punitive damages earmarked for public interest groups.
David Cassidy's Estate Sued for over $120,000 Claimed as Unpaid Legal Bill
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Caesars’ Final Bankruptcy Bill Tops $160 Million
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Judge Describes an ‘Important Tool’ to Deal with Incompetent Debtor’s Counsel
Judges uses Section 329(a) to vacate a contingency lien for more than the value of the lawyer’s services.
Commentary: Maurice Sporting’s Breakup-Fee Request Creates Dilemma for Judge Sontchi
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