Ethics

Alix v. McKinsey: 2014 Issues and Ethics

District of Columbia Rejects the Jewel Doctrine, Joining California and New York

Lawyers leaving a bankrupt firm are not required to pay over profits on hourly matters they take to their new firms.

Section 362(k)(1) Sanctions Apply to Automatic Stay Violation Continuing After Discharge

Almost $35,000 in actual and punitive damages was imposed on a judgment creditor and its collection law firm for failing to vacate a garnishment following notice of bankruptcy and discharge.

Another Court Approves an Arrangement for Paying Most Chapter 7 Fees After Filing

Careful drafting and copious documentation are required for a bifurcated fee arrangement to pass muster in chapter 7.

Circuit Judge Questions Applicability of Veil Piercing and Alter Ego to Trusts

Sixth Circuit upholds dismissal of claims for reverse veil piercing and reverse alter ego.

Vote for a Better Future: Top 10 Ethics Traps and How to Avoid Them

Technicalities Insulated a Lawyer from Liability for Misusing an IOLA

A creditor lost a dischargeability suit by failing to call the right witnesses to prove that a lawyer’s trust account was used to hide assets.