12/11/2008
Disciplinary Cost Assessment Not Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
Richmond v. New Hampshire Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct, 542 F.3d 913 (1st Cir. 2008)
Brief Summary
Discretionary cost assessments levied against attorneys in disciplinary proceedings are not dischargeable in bankruptcy.
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