When Texas bankruptcy judge David R. Jones hid his romantic relationship with a Biglaw partner and continued to hear cases involving that partner/law firm, it led to a legal ethics conundrum that is still ongoing. Jones, the (now former) federal bankruptcy judge, was involved with Elizabeth Freeman, the (now former) bankruptcy partner at Jackson Walker, and somehow […]
The judge's actions 'tarnish' a number of cases.
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Probably because he continued to hear cases involving his romantic interest and her firm.
Soap opera or legal ethics lapse? Feels like both.
'Talked to Jones. He’s got us.'
The judge holds nothing back.
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The messy legal drama in bankruptcy court continues.
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Our law firm holiday card contest is still underway, but we’re in the home stretch. Voting closes tomorrow, January 9, at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time). If you haven’t done so already, review the finalists and vote over here. In the our earlier post, we promised a post in which we’d (1) give shout-outs to some […]
Some summer associates are ending their summers on a very positive note. Quite a few firms have already informed law school students that after this summer fling, they’re interested in a more serious relationship. Since our last round-up of offices extending offers to 100% of their summer associates, we’ve heard from a few more contented […]