Professional Compensation/Fees

The Client’s Business Judgment Held to Justify a ‘Discretionary’ Fee Award

A district court in New Jersey says that a discretionary fee award is neither a bonus nor an enhancement.

Fifth Circuit Arguably Expands the Barton Doctrine’s Ultra Vires Exception

A receiver was tagged $45,000 for failing to turn over estate property by demanding payment of administrative fees.

Co-Chairs Corner

The Ethics and Professional Compensation Committee had another successful year in 2024. Our activities continued to keep our members and the insolvency community apprised of relevant recent developments and hot topics while also offering fun and beneficial social and networking opportunities.

Attorney Ethics in the Spotlight: What Can We Learn from Ethical Issues Raised in Recent High-Profile Cases?

Jackson Walker May Depose the U.S. Trustee in the Fee Dispute over Nondisclosure

The bankruptcy judge in Houston denied the U.S. Trustee’s motion to quash deposition subpoenas in the fight over disgorgement of fees for failure to disclose an allegedly close relationship between the judge and a firm lawyer.

BAP Rejects Due Process Attack for Denial of ‘13’ Trustee Fees on Dismissal

Ninth Circuit BAP says there is no due process problem with denial of chapter 13 trustee fees if dismissal precedes confirmation.

Concerns About Being Left Holding the Bag: Addressing Payment of Subchapter V Trustee Fees

Jan 2025

Contingency and Hybrid Fee Arrangements in Bankruptcy

Jan 2025