Avenatti Seeks to Toss New Fraud Charge in Nike-Extortion Case
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Ethics
Case Shows How Taggart Tilted the Scale Toward Lenders Accused of Contempt
An ambiguous demand letter violated the discharge injunction, but the lender was not held in contempt in light of Taggart.
BAP Opinion Shows How Taggart Changes the Outcome of Contempt Motions
Ninth Circuit BAP says that payment of a secured claim in full automatically terminates the underlying lien, even if the plan doesn’t say so explicitly.
Court:
Judge Calls for Trial on McKinsey’s Bankruptcy Disclosures
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Judges Testifying Against Lawyers? Yes, According to This Texas High Court Ruling
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Ethics: Who Is the Client?
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Stay Annulment Is Ok Just to Avoid Liability for Willful Stay Violation
The debtors didn’t have a great case for a stay violation after filing six chapter 13 petitions and living rent-free for five years.
Court:
Unlicensed Lawyer Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Federal Prison for Cheating ‘Clients’ and Fraudulently Seeking Income Tax Refunds
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Dealing with Difficult Clients and Counsel
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