When Is an Emergency Really an Emergency? A Chamber’s Perspective on Urgent Relief
When Is an Emergency Really an Emergency? A Chamber’s Perspective on Urgent Relief By Hon. Selene D. Maddox and Jace Ferraez 1 In bankruptcy practice, “emergency” is a term of art, not a label of convenience. Practitioners frequently invoke it, sometimes reflexively, to
Online Law Firms: A Retrospective on Potential Pitfalls
Online Law Firms: A Retrospective on Potential Pitfalls By Sabrina L. McKinney 1 The internet pervades all aspects of our society. Some jobs that previously required daily attendance are now commonly worked from the comfort of one’s home. The onset of the COVID-19
Courts Find Obstacles to Limited Representation in Consumer Cases
Courts Find Obstacles to Limited Representation in Consumer Cases By Stephen W. Sather The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) added new responsibilities for consumer debtors. These include pre-petition credit counseling, 1
Ethics and Our Personal Health: Where Worlds Collide
Ethics and Our Personal Health: Where Worlds Collide By Laura Day DelCotto In this profession, words matter. Our ethics rules remind us repeatedly of our obligations around civility and professionalism, including our need to encourage public support and confidence in