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JPMorgan Fights $115M Legal Fees Ruling in Court

10/27/2025

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JPMorgan Chase contests a Delaware court ruling requiring it to pay $115 million in legal fees for Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar.
The court upheld the merger agreement’s fee-advancement clause, despite Javice and Amar's convictions.
The bank seeks restitution of $287.5 million, but Javice's recovery is capped at 10% of her post-prison income over 20 years.
Javice's defense team continues to bill the bank during her appeal.

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JPMorgan Chase contests a Delaware court ruling requiring it to pay $115 million in legal fees for Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar.
The court upheld the merger agreement’s fee-advancement clause, despite Javice and Amar's convictions.
The bank seeks restitution of $287.5 million, but Javice's recovery is capped at 10% of her post-prison income over 20 years.
Javice's defense team continues to bill the bank during her appeal.