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Friday, September 7, 2018

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New York Judge Rails Against the Use of ‘Appearance Counsel’

Multiple ethical violations may occur with the use of so-called appearance counsel in consumer bankruptcies.

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2nd Circuit

New York

New York Southern District

Ninth Circuit Requires Explicit Objection to Avoid Forfeiting an Appeal

Ethical issues abound when a committee counsel’s own financial interest conflicts with its client’s interests.

Court :

9th Circuit

“40 Under 40” Spotlight on Professional Development

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Carve-Outs: The Unexpected Costs of Turning Nothing into Something

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Benchnotes September 2018

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Problematic Consumer Debtor Attorneys’ Fee Arrangements and the Illusion of “Access to Justice”

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Consumer Bankruptcy

Monday, July 16, 2018

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