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  1. Will the BSA survive bankruptcy? 1 2 3 4

    By 1980Scouter,
    • 48 replies
    • 7.9k views

  2. Lifelong impact of child sexual trauma (USA Today)

    By ThenNow,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  3. YPT Updates from TCC Term Sheet (Bankruptcy) 1 2 3

    By Eagle1993,
    • 36 replies
    • 5.7k views

  4. Debate over 72 hour rule - spun from bankruptcy thread 1 2 3 4 8

    By scoutldr,   
    • 115 replies
    • 14.2k views

  5. Chapter 11 Announced - Part 7 - Plan 5.0 - Voting/Confirmation 1 2 3 4 38

    By Eagle1993,   
    • 563 replies
    • 86.1k views

  6. YPT Changes in TCC Proposal 1 2 3 4 16

    By CynicalScouter,   
    • 229 replies
    • 29.4k views

  7. New California law regarding volunteers and others working with youth. 1 2 3

    By skeptic,
    • 31 replies
    • 5.9k views

  8. Bankruptcy Question: What Does It Mean If My CO Got Legal Paperwork?

    By Eagle94-A1,
    • 1 reply
    • 828 views

  9. Youth Protection, 18-20 year olds, women leaders 1 2 3 4 8

    By Eagle94-A1,
    • 106 replies
    • 15.9k views

  10. Methodists settle with BSA

    By DeaconLance,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.7k views

  11. Chapter 11 Announced - Part 6 - Plan 5.0/TCC Plan TBD 1 2 3 4 127

    By CynicalScouter,   
    • 1.9k replies
    • 233.6k views

  12. Some strong reflections from the past; 1935 article from Saturday Evening Post.

    By skeptic,
    • 0 replies
    • 729 views

  13. Reorganized BSA Directors and Officers (from Plan Supplement)

    By RememberSchiff,
    • 14 replies
    • 2k views

  14. Coalition, BSA Jointly Announce Formation of Survivor Advisory Working Group 1 2 3 4 5

    By RememberSchiff,   
    • 68 replies
    • 8.6k views

  15. Pack Recruiting Fall 2021

    By Eagle1993,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.9k views

  • LATEST POSTS

    • Ojoman
      Chapter 11 announced - Part 14 - Plan Effective

      By Ojoman · Posted

      'even when a lawyer takes a case on contingency, additional expenses like court filing fees, expert witness fees, and costs associated with gathering evidence can be added on top of the contingency fee, meaning the client may still need to pay these costs even if they lose the case; these expenses are typically deducted from the settlement amount if the case is won'  
    • clbkbx
      Chapter 11 announced - Part 14 - Plan Effective

      By clbkbx · Posted

      Duh... that is what I meant to write. I was trying to make the point that it would typically be better for folks to have their lawyers do as much as possible from a cost perspective. 
    • fred8033
      Chapter 11 announced - Part 14 - Plan Effective

      By fred8033 · Posted

      Contingent representation means a percent of the award instead of billable hours; usually.  The lawyer won't earn more money by returning the client's calls.  So not getting a response in a large class action is not surprising.   Effectively contingent cases means less earned per hour with each extra hour invested.  The least hours invested the better for the law firm.
    • fred8033
      Chapter 11 announced - Part 14 - Plan Effective

      By fred8033 · Posted

      That might need clarification.  Is it 1 billion of the 2.4?  Or is it a large sum paid by invoices over the last 4.5 years as part of bankruptcy proceedings?  And two more groups that is being paid as a combination of invoiced hours to cover bankruptcy administration (some law firms) and shared client awards (other law firms)? I am really curious what the bankruptcy legal fees were before the settlement?  And what the admin cost will be after?  And what portion of the awards will be shared with attorneys?  Total before and after must be over a billion.   I'm just curious.
    • mrjohns2
      San Antonio Scout leader wrongfully accused of sexual abuse gets his day in court, reinstated in BSA

      By mrjohns2 · Posted

      And know you also know why the old timers complain “how come none of the younger volunteers stay around after they are done with their units?”  Same reason. 

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