Violation of Professional Ethics Resulted in a Nondischargeable Debt
Two ethical lapses resulted in a nondischargeable debt.
Fees to Recover Sanctions Are Permitted under 28 U.S.C. § 1927
Lawyers can be nailed for misconduct under Section 1927, but not their clients.
Willful Stay Violation Can Justify Damages for Emotional Distress, Third Circuit Says
For an ‘egregious’ stay violation, medical evidence of emotional distress is not required.
Civil Contempt Proceedings Exempt from Automatic Stay in Ninth Circuit
No automatic stay to protect litigation misconduct in the Seventh and Ninth Circuits.
Fee Application After Completion of Plan Payments Comes Too Late
Fees awarded after discharge are wiped out like everything else.
Paying a Retainer by Credit Card Does Not by Itself Violate Section 526(a)(4)
Judge ok’s scheme sticking a credit card lender with the retainer for the debtor’s lawyer.