Ethics

New York Judge Splits with Colleagues on Redaction of Crypto Customers’ Names

Judge Glenn allowed the redaction of individual crypto customers’ home and email addresses, but requires the disclosure of their names and the amount of their claims. No redactions for business customers.

Although It Paid Creditors in Full, Eleventh Circuit Subordinates an Unauthorized Loan

Eleventh Circuit gives the bankruptcy judge wide discretion in subordinating debts and denying retroactive approval of loans.

Benchnotes November 2022

Nov 2022

The Pandemic Was No Reason for Raising an Investment Banker’s Cap on a Fixed Fee

The length and the effects of the pandemic were capable of being ‘anticipated’ and therefore provide no reason for modifying a fixed fee under Section 328(a).

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