In Re Music Merchants, Inc., Debtor. Rus, Miliband, Williams & Smith v. Ronald Taxe

51 F.3d 281 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. In re MUSIC MERCHANTS, INC., Debtor. RUS, MILIBAND, WILLIAMS & SMITH, Appellant, v. Ronald TAXE, Appellee. No. 94-55075. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted Oct. 31, 1994. Decided March 20, 1995. Before: GIBSON, ** HUG and HAWKINS, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM * 2 The law firm of Rus, Miliband, Williams & Smith appeals from an order of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel ("BAP") dismissing the firm's appeal regarding its application for fees in connection with a bankruptcy case. The BAP held that a motion for reconsideration filed by another lawyer involved in the case rendered ineffective the firm's notice of appeal. We affirm. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY 3 Music Merchants, Inc. filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on July 15, 1987. A Trustee was appointed and the bankruptcy court approved the employment of Rus, Miliband, Williams & Smith ("RMW…