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After Chapter 13 Dismissal, Counsel Fees Aren’t Paid

Harris v. Viegelahn extended from chapter 13 conversions to dismissals.

Monday, May 15, 2017
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Ethics Panel: Part II

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Violation of Professional Ethics Resulted in a Nondischargeable Debt

Two ethical lapses resulted in a nondischargeable debt.

Fees to Recover Sanctions Are Permitted under 28 U.S.C. § 1927

Lawyers can be nailed for misconduct under Section 1927, but not their clients.

Second Circuit Limits Res Judicata Effect of Prior Bankruptcy Proceedings

Appeals court was reluctant to let lawyers off the hook for allegedly unethical conduct.