Ethics

Pursuing an Untimely Appeal Is Frivolous and Warrants Sanctions in the Fifth Circuit

Losing its patience with late-filed appeals, the Fifth Circuit is close to making significant sanctions automatic.

Bankruptcy Courts Cannot Impose Punitive Contempt Sanctions, District Judge Says

Circuits split on power of bankruptcy courts to impose punitive or criminal contempt sanctions.

Ethics and Privilege Issues: The Truth, the Whole Truth [Subject to Any and All Applicable Privileges] and Nothing but the Truth

Eleventh Circuit Joins Ninth in Allowing Appellate Counsel Fees for a Stay Violation

Circuit court broadly interprets fee shifting in Section 362(k) for a willful stay violation.

Judge Describes an ‘Important Tool’ to Deal with Incompetent Debtor’s Counsel

Judges uses Section 329(a) to vacate a contingency lien for more than the value of the lawyer’s services.

Bankruptcy Ethics: Addressing Tough Clients

Privacy and Social Media: How It Can Impact Law Firm Security, Ethics and Compensation

Key Governance Issues for Debtors, Equity Owners and Professionals