David J. Winterton and his law firm, David J. Winterton & Associates, Ltd. (collectively, Winterton) appeal the bankruptcy court’s imposition of $109,528 in sanctions against him for violating Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9011 by filing a corporate bankruptcy without proper authorization, failing to conduct a reasonable inquiry into his client’s corporate affairs, and, after being put on notice that he lacked proper authorization, continuing to advocate the improper filing.
Affirmed.
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