Ethics

Second Circuit Makes Taggart Applicable to All Contempt Citations in Bankruptcy Court

Even for egregious, repeated violations of Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1, the bankruptcy court may only award recovery of economic losses, never punitive damages.

Seventh Circuit Defines What It Means to Practice Law

The Seventh Circuit provided a useful guide for how much supervision a lawyer must provide when a nonlawyer is doing most of the work.

Small Group Breakouts on Ethical Dilemmas

The Use and Ethical Considerations of Technology in Remote Legal Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Technology and Legal Ethics: Remote Work Considerations (Part III)

Sept 2021

Remote Work Is Here to Stay: Are You Meeting Your Cybersecurity (and Ethical) Obligations?

Eighth Circuit BAP Approves the Amount of Bifurcated Fees Paid After Filing

Courts are continuing to grapple with bifurcated fee arrangements allowing chapter 7 debtors to pay the entire fee after filing.

Standards Laid Down for Bifurcated Fee Arrangement in the Southern District of Florida

Local or state bar groups should work up standard-form retainer agreements and disclosures to facilitate bifurcated fee arrangements.

Benchnotes August 2021

Aug 2021

ABI: ABI Talks