The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has given two companies a chance to recover their attorneys' fees from a former employee who sought to discharge the fee award in bankruptcy. Patrick Devine a Houston solo who represents Scott D. Shcolnik, the former employee, says he's disappointed in the majority decision.
February 27, 2012 at 12:00 AM
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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has given two companies a chance to recover their attorneys’ fees from a former employee who sought to discharge the fee award in bankruptcy.
The issue on appeal in Scott D. Shcolnik v. Rapid Settlements LTD; Capstone Associated Services Limited is whether the fee award is a debt that is dischargeable in bankruptcy.
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