Displaying with Topic Ethics

Multiple ethical violations may occur with the use of so-called appearance counsel in consumer bankruptcies.

One involuntary petition dismissed in bankruptcy court has now spawned three important opinions at the circuit level.

Ethical issues abound when a committee counsel’s own financial interest conflicts with its client’s interests.

Eleventh Circuit holds that dismissing bankruptcy comes too late if claims weren’t disclosed.

Firm allowed to drop a creditor-client and represent the debtor in chapter 11.

New York bankruptcy judge approves retention of a crisis manger under Section 363(b) who might be disqualified under Section 327(a).

Arizona judge declines to expand Harris v. Viegelahn to cases when conversion precedes confirmation.

Newly appointed Circuit Judge Willett has a way with words.

Ninth Circuit gives short shrift to a man who continues defying an order to turn over $1.4 million of estate property.

Fifth Circuit’s liberal rule on allowing an informal proof of claim is interpreted liberally.