Ethics

A DIP’s Lawyer Can Later Become Adverse to a Chapter 11 Liquidating Trust

Judge David Thuma explains why a chapter 11 debtor in possession and a subsequent liquidating trust are different clients for the purpose of a conflict analysis, at least when the committee has confirmed a liquidating plan.

Don’t Just Say No: Ethics and the Changing Practice of Law

Ethical Dilemmas in Consumer Practice and How to Handle Them: Where Do You Draw the Line?

A Two-Year Delay in Filing a Retention Application Resulted in Denial of Fees

Pittsburgh Bankruptcy Judge Gregory Taddonio says that lawyers must search in PACER before signing up a new client.

Contingency Planning, Risk-Reduction and Other Security Considerations

Madison Square: Court Limits Claims Agent's Services

Jan 2023

What Can the Remake of The Little Mermaid Teach Lawyers About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?

Feb 2023

Two Circuits Now Require Refunds for Overpayment of U.S. Trustee Fees

The Second Circuit essentially reissued its original decision from last year by again requiring the U.S. Trustee to refund the overpayment of unconstitutional fees.

Intersection of Ethics and Technology