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Bankruptcy

Jun. 5, 2015

Howrey estate loses clawback battle in Northern District

Judge James J. Donato provided a major relief for law firms defending themselves against "unfinished business" claims from defunct competitors Wednesday.


By Joshua Sebold


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Judge James J. Donato on Wednesday provided a major relief for law firms defending
themselves against "unfinished business" claims from defunct competitors.


Donato ruled that the Howrey LLP estate has no right to claw back profits tied to
matters that began at the bankrupt firm and were taken by former partners and co...

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