In Dale & Klein L.L.P. v. Owsley (In re Owsley), No. 22-40283, 2023 WL 2424592 (5th Cir. Mar. 9, 2023), the Fifth Circuit upheld a bankruptcy court’s order to cut a law firm’s attorney’s fees by just under 35% for unethical and discourteous behavior while representing a debtor in a chapter 13 bankruptcy case.
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Book Recommendation
Today’s book recommendation is Civil Litigation. Now in its eighth edition, this practical and comprehensive guide provides an easy-to-follow breakdown of today’s litigation practice, including the relationship of litigation to other fields. The book features exercises based on two hypothetical cases, allowing readers to experience the full litigation process from beginning to end. Sample complaints, answers, deposition summaries, and other documents are included.
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