Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP

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Case Number:

1:12-bk-12321

Court:

New York Southern

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  1. January 18, 2013

    JPMorgan, Trustee Object To Dewey Bankruptcy Fee Claims

    JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and the U.S. trustee on Thursday argued that professional firms seeking more than $10 million for their work in the Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP bankruptcy are charging too much, telling a New York bankruptcy judge that some claims should be trimmed.

  2. January 07, 2013

    Dewey Judge Gives Disclosure Statement The Green Light

    A New York bankruptcy judge on Monday signed off on Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP's disclosure statement after the fallen firm was told to iron out confusing language regarding the protection against liability of partners who agree to contribute back compensation.

  3. January 03, 2013

    Dewey Judge Postpones Approval Of Disclosure Statement

    A New York bankruptcy judge on Thursday directed Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP to clean up the language of the disclosure statement accompanying its proposed liquidation plan and postponed his decision on approving the statement until Monday.

  4. January 02, 2013

    Ex-Dewey Dubai Partners Cut Clawback Deal

    Two former partners in the Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offices of Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP have agreed to drop approximately $1.8 million in severance claims in exchange for a potential reduction of their clawback obligations to the bankrupt law firm, the firm told a New York bankruptcy court Monday.

  5. December 13, 2012

    Dewey Seeks Extension Of Case Removal Window

    Dewey LeBoeuf LLP asked a New York bankruptcy judge Wednesday to extend from Dec. 31 to March 4 the time during which it can remove actions it faces, including 12 prepetition cases already filed against it.

  6. November 29, 2012

    Dewey Creditors Win Right To Pursue Ex-Executives

    A New York bankruptcy judge approved Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP's creditors committee's request for permission to prosecute claims on behalf of the debtor's estate against three former executives, saying the committee has established a sufficient basis to proceed with the claims.

  7. November 28, 2012

    Dewey Creditors Defend Right To Pursue Ex-Executives

    Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP's unsecured creditors committee addressed objections Tuesday to its bid for authorization to prosecute claims on behalf of the debtor's estate against former executives, saying they don't meaningfully challenge its entitlement to standing, which the debtor itself has acknowledged.

  8. November 13, 2012

    Dewey Creditors Seek Right To Sue Ex-Directors

    The official committee of unsecured creditors in Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP's bankruptcy sought permission Monday from a New York bankruptcy judge to prosecute and settle breach of fiduciary duty claims on behalf of the debtor's estate against three former executives.

  9. November 07, 2012

    Dewey Gets Green Light To Subpoena Clients Over Unpaid Fees

    A New York bankruptcy judge gave Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP some power Wednesday in its bid to collect $154 million in remaining accounts receivable from "recalcitrant" former clients, saying the move was in the best interests of all parties.

  10. October 31, 2012

    Unsecured Dewey Creditors Want Ex-Partners Committee Gone

    The official committee of unsecured creditors on Tuesday joined Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP in asking a New York bankruptcy judge to dissolve the official committee of former partners in the case, arguing its continued existence is too expensive as well as unnecessary.

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