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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.

Dubious Eleventh Circuit Opinion Permits Collateral Attack on Final Confirmation Order

Although the chapter 13 confirmation order was concededly final and enforceable, the appeals court set aside a plan provision modifying a residential mortgage.
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A Seemingly Final Order in a Larger Contested Matter Isn’t Final, Ninth Circuit BAP Says

Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein explains appellate jurisdiction, finality, cumulative finality and mislabeled motions for reconsideration.
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