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7 canonical passages across 6 cases, quoted by 21 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from In Re Interwest Business Equipment, Inc..

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1 In Re Interwest Business Equipment, Inc. Anchor
ca10 · 1994
green “a bankruptcy court has the authority and responsibility to only approve employment of professionals who meet the minimum requirements set forth in 327(a), independent of objections” 3
2 Koch v. Koch Industries
ksd · 1992
green “the court need not inquire into whether the confidential information was actually revealed or whether the attorney would be likely to use the information to the disadvantage of the former client.” 3
3 In Re Roberts
utb · 1985
green “with some interest or relationship that would even faintly color the independence and impartial attitude required by the code and bankruptcy rules.” 3
4 Jensen v. United States Trustee (In Re Smitty's Truck Stop, Inc.)
bap10 · 1997
green “attorney has a duty to fully disclose any connections with the debtor or creditors that might create a possible conflict, and all fee arrangements with the debtor in possession.” 3
5 Jensen v. United States Trustee (In Re Smitty's Truck Stop, Inc.)
bap10 · 1997
green “to serve as agent or attorney for any individual or entity holding such an adverse interest.” 3
6 In Re 7677 East Berry Avenue Associates, L.P.
cob · 2009
green “the existence of inter-debtor claims does not create a per se prohibition of counsel representing both estates” 3
7 Zimmerman Ex Rel. Zimmerman v. Mahaska Bottling Co.
kan · 2001
green “screening devices, however, are prohibited under the krpc. there is no provision or exception which allows them for lawyers.” 3

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