last
complaint in April 1992 and his termination, BFI contends
Paolella failed to satisfy his burden of demonstrating that
his complaints of illegality were the cause of his
termination. Furthermore, BFI contends it had good cause
to terminate Paolella, citing his inadequate performance in
1993 and the hostile attitude displayed in his letters to
Stanko and Hanley.

BFI's contention that twenty months passed between
Paolella's last complaint and his termination in January
1994 turns on its interpretation of the correspondence sent
by Paolella in December 1993. Paolella claims that his
December 30, 1993 letter, in which he demanded BFI
"immediately cease all illegal activities," was a direct
reference to BFI's fraudulent billing scheme, and his
termination less than three weeks later is sufficient support
for the jury's finding of causation. BFI contends that the
"illegal activities" must refer to the alleged withholding of
Paolella's commissions.12 Wepresented at the hearing, stipulations, exhibits and the entire record, this court ORDERS that the applicant's motion to alter or amend as well as the applicant's motion for a partial new hearing are DENIED.
The following shall represent findings of fact and conclusions of law pursuant to Rule 752 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
On November 10, 1975, the applicant began work as the attorney for the trustee in *332 this estate. The applicant's work can be roughly divided into three separate categories. The litigation of a testamentary trust issue, accounting of funds received by the estate from the testamentary trust and activities to resolve a controversy with the IRS concerning the tax liability of the estate. On December 23, 1981, the applicant received an interim allowance of