Ethics

Protections for Consumers and Consumer Lawyers: The ESCRA

March 2025

Attorney/Client Privilege: Ethics Has No Borders

Fifth Circuit Arguably Expands the Barton Doctrine’s Ultra Vires Exception

A receiver was tagged $45,000 for failing to turn over estate property by demanding payment of administrative fees.

The Duty to File in Germany: How Much Leeway Do Cross-Border Businesses Actually Have?

April 2025

Debtor’s Appeal from Chapter 13 Plan Confirmation Held Equitably Moot

District court equates distribution to creditors in chapter 13 to substantial consummation of a chapter 11 plan.

Co-Chairs Corner

The Ethics and Professional Compensation Committee had another successful year in 2024. Our activities continued to keep our members and the insolvency community apprised of relevant recent developments and hot topics while also offering fun and beneficial social and networking opportunities.

How Mindfulness Can Prevent Mediation Failures

Feb 2025

Attorney Ethics in the Spotlight: What Can We Learn from Ethical Issues Raised in Recent High-Profile Cases?

Dueling Allegiances? Ethical Issues for Estate Professionals Involving Former Clients, Concurrent Clients and Dual Representations