Professional Compensation/Fees

The Best Opinion Yet Ordering Refunds for Overpayment of U.S. Trustee Fees

All three courts to confront the question have now ordered the government to refund overpayments of U.S. Trustee fees.

Claims Trader Criticized in New York for an Unauthorized PACER Filing

A court filing by a claims trader was stricken from the docket because it contained judges’ direct email addresses.

Third Circuit Upholds Draconian Sanctions for Section 327 Nondisclosure

An opinion by Thomas Ambro shows how the Third Circuit won’t cut any slack for nonbankruptcy lawyers when it comes to retention disclosure.

Benchnotes February 2023

Feb 2023

Supersized Eye on Bankruptcy with Bill Rochelle

Ethical Dilemmas in Consumer Practice and How to Handle Them: Where Do You Draw the Line?

DIP Counsel’s Right to Compensation Ends Immediately on a Trustee’s Appointment

Appealing an order appointing a chapter 11 trustee does not entitle the DIP’s counsel to compensation pending appeal, Judge Klein says.

A Two-Year Delay in Filing a Retention Application Resulted in Denial of Fees

Pittsburgh Bankruptcy Judge Gregory Taddonio says that lawyers must search in PACER before signing up a new client.

Your Law Business vs. Your Law Practice