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February 6, 2017

Will the Second Circuit follow the Ninth with a broad reading of Barton v. Barbour?
Will the Second Circuit follow the Ninth with a broad reading of Barton v. Barbour?

January 10, 2017

Standard carveout only limits committee counsel fees if no chapter 11 plan is confirmed.
Standard carveout only limits committee counsel fees if no chapter 11 plan is confirmed.

December 13, 2016

Substantive consolidation and involuntary bankruptcy are equivalent, district judge holds.
Substantive consolidation and involuntary bankruptcy are equivalent, district judge holds.

December 8, 2016

Rule 2004 may be used after confirmation, even if the plan does not reserve jurisdiction.
Rule 2004 may be used after confirmation, even if the plan does not reserve jurisdiction.

August 2, 2016

Pleading hierarchical control is insufficient for substantive consolidation.
Pleading hierarchical control is insufficient for substantive consolidation.