August 18, 2020
Anything less than full disgorgement must be supported by ‘sound reasons’ and ‘solid evidence,’ the Tenth Circuit says.
August 3, 2020
The UCC protects retainers in the hands of lawyers from secured lenders bent on glomming their collateral.
10th Circuit , Colorado ,
July 23, 2020
The Supreme Court hasn’t prohibited paying counsel fees for services rendered before the entry of a retention order, Judge Preston says.
May 26, 2020
Bankruptcy Judge David Jones finds the Jay Alix Protocol to be ‘completely unnecessary.’
May 21, 2020
If a chapter 13 plan isn’t confirmed, the debtor’s counsel is paid.
May 20, 2020
Successful liquidation doesn’t automatically mean maximum compensation.
April 7, 2020
Judge Brown of Denver elucidates a third exception to the Barton doctrine barring suits against court-appointed officials.
10th Circuit , Colorado ,
February 28, 2020
Trustees in chapter 12 fare better than chapter 13 trustees if a case is dismissed before confirmation.
9th Circuit , Idaho ,
January 30, 2020
Careful drafting and copious documentation are required for a bifurcated fee arrangement to pass muster in chapter 7.
October 10, 2019
The lawyer whose waiver led to Wellness International avoided malpractice by the skin of his teeth.