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December 14, 2016

Consistent, dilatory conduct required for dismissing an appeal, circuit says.
Consistent, dilatory conduct required for dismissing an appeal, circuit says.

December 13, 2016

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

December 12, 2016

Fee issues are collateral, not affecting a final ruling on the merits.
Fee issues are collateral, not affecting a final ruling on the merits.

December 9, 2016

Chapter 13 debtor permitted to surrender collateral and reclassify deficiency as unsecured.

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.

December 7, 2016

Justices search for rationale for departing from Section 507 priorities in settlements.