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Dewey, the Unfinished Business Doctrine, and Judicial Vindication!
In July 2012, I wrote two blog pieces about a disturbing and growing problem: the claims of defunct law firms and their bankruptcy trustees to grab the fees earned by other law firms where the defunct firms’ attorneys had migrated … Continue reading
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Tagged bankruptcy, Cadwalader, Chapter 11, Coudert, Dewey & LeBoeuf, Heller, Howrey, unfinished business doctrine
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Example of Importance of Corporate Legal Formalities
Suggested by a true story: Suppose you are a limited partner in a properly formed Texas real estate investment limited partnership. You, along with a general partner and all of the other limited partners, signed and delivered a written agreement … Continue reading
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Tagged bankruptcy, certificate of formation, Chapter 11, limited partner, limited partnership, personal liability, Secretary of State, TBOC, Texas, Texas Business Organizations Code
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