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Staying Out of Jail: Dealing with Civil and Criminal Contempt

This panel addresses the legal framework by which bankruptcy courts and federal district courts are authorized to hold parties or attorneys in contempt of court. The discussion focuses on the authority of the bankruptcy court, as an Article I tribunal, to enforce the Bankruptcy Code and its orders through civil contempt powers and the penalties associated with those powers. The panel also covers applicable law and procedure in relation to seeking criminal contempt in the federal district court.

2022

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