Ethics

Marrying an Adversary Doesn’t Mean Disqualification, Third Circuit Says

Following the Model Rules and erecting ethical screens allows adversary lawyers to date and marry.

Congress Looks to Expand Recusal Requirements for Judges

Nov 2022

Eliminating Implicit Bias in the Bankruptcy Process

Nov 2022

Ethics Challenges of Today

Being Tossed Off a Committee Doesn’t Confer Appellate Standing, District Judge Says

Being removed from an official committee doesn’t harm the former member’s pecuniary interests and therefore doesn’t confer appellate standing.

Procedural, Practical and Economic Efficiencies: Rules and Rule Changes to Reflect Current Realities and Potential Ethical Landmines

Claims Agents Are Barred from Making Money on the Side from the Claims Docket

Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane in New York barred a chapter 11 claims agent from selling the claims docket to a claims trader in return for a share of the fees earned by the trader.

‘Results Obtained’ Can Justify Cutting Fees by 50%, Sixth Circuit Says

In fee allowances, considering ‘results obtained’ survived the 1994 amendments to Section 330(a).

Ninth Circuit Invited to Sit En Banc Regarding Dischargeability of Disciplinary Costs

The Ninth Circuit again questions the Supreme Court’s ‘atextual’ analysis of Section 523(a)(7).