J.C. Penney Challenges Law Firm’s Motion in Complex Fee Dispute Over Alleged Secret Romance

In an ongoing legal battle, J.C. Penney has requested that a Texas bankruptcy court dismiss Jackson Walker LLP’s attempt to evade a fee suit. This lawsuit is rooted in a yearslong secret relationship involving a former partner from the firm and a onetime bankruptcy judge. J.C. Penney argues that Jackson Walker’s motion for dismissal is “riddled with implausibility, excuse, and contradiction.” For more detailed insights, the original report is available on Law360.