Debtors’ Lawyer Has No 7th Amendment Right to Sue for Post-Petition Fees, Circuit Says
The debtors’ inequitable conduct didn’t relieve counsel of the duty to disclose fees charged for post-petition litigation.
Third Circuit Has a Broad View of ‘Related To’ Jurisdiction After Plan Confirmation
A post-confirmation lawsuit to generate funds to pay a chapter 13 plan establishes ‘related to’ jurisdiction for noncore claims.
Third Circuit Strips Debt Buyers of Defenses Under the FDCPA
Hiring a collection agent will not insulate a debt buyer from liability under the FDCPA.