Ethics

$400,000 in Sanctions Upheld for Violation of a Confidentiality Order

A large sanction was civil, not criminal, because it was designed for deterrence.

‘13’ Debtors Need to Know Whether They Lose Appreciation When They Sell a Home

One of the biggest unanswered questions in chapter 13 sometimes forces debtors to keep homes they need to sell or strips away appreciation if they are forced to sell.

Working with Multistate Coalitions in Bankruptcy

June 2023

Benchnotes May 2023

May 2023

Dismissal Isn’t Mandatory if a New Filing Is Within 180 Days of a Voluntary Dismissal

Courts are split on whether Section 109(g)(2) mandates dismissal whenever an individual or family farmer refiles within 180 days, regardless of whether a lift-stay motion prompted dismissal of the first case.

Seventh Circuit Upholds $9.5 Million in Sanctions for Violating a Plan Injunction

When there was a knowing violation of injunctions in the plan and confirmation order, the Seventh Circuit said that the appeal bordered on frivolous.

New Rules, Regulations and Guidance Affect Reorganizations of Critical Infrastructure Entities

April 2023

Attorneys’ Fees and Ethical Implications: Part I

Attorneys’ Fees and Ethical Implications: Part II