February 19, 2020

District of Columbia Rejects the Jewel Doctrine, Joining California and New York

Lawyers leaving a bankrupt firm are not required to pay over profits on hourly matters they take to their new firms.

D.C. Circuit

January 22, 2018

BAP Upholds $119,000 in Contempt Sanctions; Tells Lender to Modify Its Forms

Lender cannot hide behind a disclaimer to avoid sanctions for violating the discharge injunction, Ninth Circuit BAP holds.

9th Circuit

August 30, 2016

Ninth Circuit to Rule on ‘Related To’ Removal of Securities Lawsuits

Ninth Circuit can split with the Second on bar to removal of suits under the ’33 Securities Act.

9th Circuit, California, California Northern District

July 29, 2016

California Supreme Court Will Finally Rule on ‘Unfinished Business’ Doctrine

Ninth Circuit certifies question that has bedeviled lawyers leaving failing firms.

9th Circuit