A New York court has ruled that not all allegations in a complaint enjoy the litigation privilege. The case deals with a client who filed a complaint with scandalous allegations against the client's former lawyer. . . . . If you want to understand how the bankruptcy lawyers get such huge fees, read this article. . . . . Can this blog entry be true? Do bar exam takers in Virginia really have to wear a suit to the exam? . . . . A California Court of Appeal has ruled that former lawyer Marjorie Knoller may be convicted and sentenced for second degree murder, and not just for manslaughter, for her role in the infamous dog mauling death of Diane Whipple in San Francisco. Although the jury returned a second degree murder verdict, San Francisco Superior Court Judge James Warren (grandson of Earl Warren) overruled that verdict and imposed penalties for manslaughter. The appellate court sent the matter back to Judge Warren for reconsideration, but the court strongly signaled that there was plenty of evidence for the more serious conviction. Knoller, who has served her manslaughter sentence, could face another 15 years in jail. Knoller's husband, Robert Noel, who was also a lawyer, has served out his term and will not face a murder charge.