Affirmed district court and held that Appellant did not have standing to appeal order granting chapter 7 trustee's motion to employ special counsel "because the order did not reach his wallet." ...
The 9th Cir. BAP held that special counsel to Chapter 7 trustee was required to disgorge fees and to pay attorneys fees under Rule 11 for settling the Debtor's personal injury lawsuit, and then...
Raj Kamal Corp., et al. v. Fukushima (In re Raj Kamal Corp.), BAP No. EC-12-1648 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. Dec. 17, 2013)
Ruling:
Ninth Circuit BAP affirmed bankruptcy court's (E.D. California) order denying compensation to attorney for services rendered to Chapter 11 debtor and requiring disgorgement of all funds received. ...