Top US bankruptcy judge resigns amid ethics inquiry
© Reuters. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones, who oversees more major Chapter 11 cases than any other U.S. judge, is seen in a screenshot from video shot during a virtual interview with Reuters done from Houston, Texas, U.S. December 11, 2020. REUTERS/Staff - U.S.
The 5th Circuit said Jones had kept information about his personal relationship from two other judges who oversaw an effort to recuse him from a dispute involving bankrupt energy company McDermott International. Jackson Walker declined to comment on the resignation, but resisted any suggestion their work could be up for further review."From the time we first learned of this allegation Ms. Freeman was instructed not to work or bill on any cases before Judge Jones. We are confident that we acted responsibly,” the firm said in a statement.The office of the U.S.
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