March 10, 2023
As a general rule, counsel must show the existence of a document with a ‘wet’ signature to use an electronically signed version in court.
January 5, 2023
A deferred settlement agreement, like a workout agreement, can’t be assumed under Section 365.
December 15, 2022
California bankruptcy judge doubts the Ninth Circuit will adopt the BAP’s dicta by holding that technical stay violations are only voidable, not void.
December 5, 2022
Appealing an order appointing a chapter 11 trustee does not entitle the DIP’s counsel to compensation pending appeal, Judge Klein says.
June 8, 2022
Judge Christopher Klein lays out the requisites for imposing sanctions under Rule 9011 for frivolous filings.
April 14, 2022
Undisclosed representation of the debtor’s principal resulted in denial of all compensation sought by counsel for the corporate debtor.
April 5, 2022
Judge Klein let a lawyer off the hook for violating Rule 9011 because the lawyer had already been punished enough.
November 4, 2021
Until now, there has been surprisingly little precedent directly on point to say that denial of a motion for conversion from chapter 11 to chapter 7 is not a final order subject to appeal
August 18, 2021
Just because a creditor doesn’t cash a distribution check doesn’t mean it’s abandoned and reverts to the debtor.
January 25, 2021
Are the lower courts out of step with the Supreme Court when it comes to enforcement of arbitration of disputes in bankruptcy court?