Jones, the (now former) federal bankruptcy judge, somehow didn't recuse himself from cases involving Freeman, the (now former) partner at Jackson Walker. As a result, Jones resigned and the Department of Justice sued Freeman's former firm to try to disgorge up to $23 million in fees it collected in the 33 cases overseen by Jones while he was involved with Freeman.
California's small businesses face immense challenges, particularly from trial attorneys exploiting the Americans With Disabilities Act. These legal ambushes often target technical infractions with no ill intent.