In Re: Professional Fee Matters Concerning the Jackson Walker Law Firm

  1. August 21, 2024

    5 Takeaways From Closed-Door Hearing On Judge Romance

    A hearing transcript unsealed Wednesday unpacks a secret meeting between Jackson Walker LLP and former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David R. Jones, covering Jones being criminally investigated for concealing his romance with an ex-firm partner, him accusing the U.S. trustee of leaking news of that probe and that Jones likely has failed to avoid a deposition.

  2. August 05, 2024

    Jackson Walker, Ex-Judge Could Face Sanctions Over Chat

    A Texas bankruptcy court is demanding answers and threatening sanctions over an "off-the-record" interview between former bankruptcy judge David R. Jones and attorneys for Jackson Walker LLP, in the midst of a federal investigation into Jones' secret romantic relationship with a onetime Jackson Walker attorney.

  3. July 16, 2024

    Jackson Walker Urges Broad Questioning Of Ex-Judge Jones

    Jackson Walker and the U.S. Trustee's Office on Tuesday defended the questions they plan to ask former bankruptcy judge David R. Jones during a deposition over his concealed romantic relationship with an ex-partner of the law firm, telling a Texas bankruptcy judge the inquiries aren't barred by confidentiality protections.