Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP

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Case Number:

1:12-bk-12321

Court:

New York Southern

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July 25, 2012
Dewey Bankruptcy Judge Seeks More Info Before Bonus Ruling

A New York bankruptcy judge requested more information Wednesday before he'd rule on collapsed law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP's request to pay up to $450,000 in retention bonuses to keep certain employees working to help the firm wind down and collect accounts receivable.
July 19, 2012
Dewey Extends Deadline For $104M Ex-Partner Deal

The deadline for the $104 million settlement offered to former Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP partners to shield them from future clawback litigation brought by the bankrupt firm's trustee was reportedly delayed Thursday after several partners voiced concerns about the deal.
July 18, 2012
US Trustee Fights Dewey Over $700K In Retention Bonuses

The U.S. trustee overseeing the New York bankruptcy of collapsed law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP on Wednesday objected to the firm's proposal to dole out up to $700,000 in retention and incentive bonuses to its remaining 52 employees, calling it "premature" and potentially economically unfeasible.
July 16, 2012
Dewey Gets Thumbs-Up For File Disposal Procedures

A New York bankruptcy judge on Friday granted approval to Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP's motion laying out the procedures through which it can seek out claims for its client files and dispose of unclaimed files.
July 11, 2012
Dewey Seeks $104M From Ex-Partners To Avoid Clawbacks

Ex-Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP partners on Wednesday reportedly were offered the chance to pay $104 million to shield them from future clawback litigation from the bankrupt firm's trustee.
July 09, 2012
Judge Allows Dewey & LeBoeuf To Break Most Of Its Leases

A New York bankruptcy judge let collapsed law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP reject most of its property leases Monday, giving two objecting landlords until 5 p.m. Wednesday to inform the court whether they'll accept the cancellation of the leases as of June 20.
July 05, 2012
Dewey Seeks Court's OK For $700K In 'Morale' Bonuses

Collapsed law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP on Tuesday asked a New York bankruptcy judge's permission to dole out up to $700,000 in bonuses to its remaining 52 employees, saying the money was critical to fighting attrition and boosting low morale.
July 02, 2012
Trustee Says Dewey Wants To Hire Too Many Advisers

The U.S. trustee in Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP's Chapter 11 proceedings told a New York bankruptcy judge Friday that she objects to some of the firms Dewey wants to hire because of concerns the work they perform may be redundant and they may have conflicts of interest.
June 22, 2012
Dewey Committees Seek OK On Info-Sharing Procedures

Two Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP committees — one for unsecured creditors and one for certain former partners — have made good on promises to team up in the fallen firm's bankruptcy, filing a motion Friday seeking authorization to share information.
June 20, 2012
Dewey Bankruptcy Advisers Seek Quick Deal With Partners

Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP bankruptcy advisers on Tuesday began outlining a proposed global settlement with former partners that would release attorneys from clawback claims brought by the firm's creditors, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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