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Law Practice

Mar. 22, 2005

Bankruptcy Lawyers Fear Chilling Reform Legislation

Bankruptcy lawyers are closely following what many consider a chilling reform bill that could hold them liable for mistakes in a client's filings and increase their malpractice rates.

By Geneva Whitmarsh
        Bankruptcy lawyers are closely following what many consider a chilling reform bill that could hold them liable for mistakes in a client's filings and increase their malpractice rates.
        The bill is the "worst piece of legislation in 25 years," says bankruptcy attorney and UCLA law professor Ken Klee, who helped dra...

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