Ethics

Ethically Speaking: Competence and Common Pitfalls in Bankruptcy

The Terminator Argument: The Duty of Competence in Using Artificial Intelligence

Nov 2019

What Are Lawyers to Do After a Major Disaster?

Nov 2019

Non-Debtor’s Creditors Must Have Notice of Substantive Consolidation, Circuit Says

Equitable nature of substantive consolidation requires notice to creditors of non-debtors who might be affected.

Cheat, Prey, Shove: 3 Acts Forbidden by Ethics

Getting Debtors Back to the Future: The Case for Abolishing the “Wet Ink” Signature Requirement

Oct 2019

Taggart’s Effect Evident in Eleventh Circuit Ruling on Discharge Violation

An action that could violate the FDCPA may not be a violation of the discharge injunction.

Benchnotes October 2019

Oct 2019

Uncodified Best Practices in the Digital Age: Expectations Regarding the Reasonable Use of Technology

Oct 2019

Chapter 7 Debtor’s Counsel Permitted to Defend Creditors in Avoidance Suits

Bankruptcy Judge Carol A. Doyle parses the limited duties of a chapter 7 debtor to the estate.