US Demands Return of Fees Paid to Law Firm Linked to Resigning Bankruptcy Judge

The US government is seeking to recover fees paid to a law firm with ties to a top bankruptcy judge, alleging a conflict of interest. The law firm, which has represented clients in several high-profile bankruptcy cases, is accused of receiving excessive fees and failing to disclose its connections to the judge. The government is seeking to claw back the fees and is investigating potential misconduct in the bankruptcy cases.