January 12, 2018
Circuits split on power of bankruptcy courts to impose punitive or criminal contempt sanctions.
2nd Circuit , Vermont ,
December 6, 2017
Circuit court broadly interprets fee shifting in Section 362(k) for a willful stay violation.
Circuit court broadly interprets fee shifting in Section 362(k) for a willful stay violation.
December 4, 2017
Judges uses Section 329(a) to vacate a contingency lien for more than the value of the lawyer’s services.
Judges uses Section 329(a) to vacate a contingency lien for more than the value of the lawyer’s services.
November 17, 2017
Removing and discharging a trustee are not synonymous, Houston judge rules.
Removing and discharging a trustee are not synonymous, Houston judge rules.
November 1, 2017
Supreme Court to decide if inferences from undisputed facts are reviewed de novo or for clear error.
Supreme Court to decide if inferences from undisputed facts are reviewed de novo or for clear error.
October 20, 2017
First Circuit narrowly applies equitable mootness in a receivership sale.