Ethics

Third and Ninth Circuits Split on Preemption of Non-Debtor Claims by Section 303(i)

Judge Ambro allows non-debtors to sue for damages from dismissal of involuntary petition.
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Circuit Demands that Prefiling Injunctions Be Clear and Precise

Constitutional principles create a loophole for frivolous litigation.

Calculation of Punitive Damages Did Not Consider Amount of Attorneys’ Fees

$50,000 in punitive damages held excessive when actual damages were $1,500.

Stern Objections Always Must Be Raised to Avoid Potential Malpractice

The lawyer who lost Wellness International may be facing malpractice liability.

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