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Post date: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Elizabeth Fiechter

Following decisions in 2021 from both the Delaware District Court and the Southern District of New York rejecting the Ninth Circuit’s controversial Sherwood Partners decision, [1] it appears that rumors of ABC state preference actions’ deaths have been greatly exaggerated.

Post date: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Timothy J. Anzenberger

According to most courts, the failure to file a timely notice of appeal under Bankruptcy Rule [1] 8002 deprives the appellate court of subject-matter jurisdiction.

Post date: Wednesday, August 31, 2022

On Feb. 1, 2022, Hon. David S. Jones of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York denied a motion to dismiss the chapter 11 cases of JPA No. 111 Co. Ltd. and JPA No. 49 Co. Ltd.

Post date: Monday, November 22, 2021

With more than 900 members, the Bankruptcy Litigation Committee remains one of the largest and most active of ABI’s committees. Here is a quick update on the committee’s work in 2021.

Post date: Monday, November 22, 2021

A recent Second Circuit decision has shed light on the framework of the “good faith” defense as it intersects with provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and the Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA).

Post date: Friday, February 19, 2021
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Justin M. Ellis

One of the many ways the COVID-19 pandemic has upended litigation is by making in-person depositions, for the time being, practically impossible. But cases must still go forward, so courts and parties have increasingly turned to remote deposition technology to keep litigation moving.

Post date: Friday, February 19, 2021

As state and local governments begin to reinstate or expand restrictions on the operation of retail establishments and restaurants to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, operators of such establishments and their lessors must again focus on who must shoulder the economic impact of that burden.

Post date: Monday, January 04, 2021

With more than 900 members, the Bankruptcy Litigation Committee remains one of the largest and most active of ABI’s committees. The committee, its leadership, and its members were quite busy in 2020 — a year unlike any other — so we wanted to give you a quick update on the committee’s work.

Post date: Friday, August 28, 2020

When bankruptcy fiduciaries are appointed, one of their many duties is to identify and monetize property of the debtor’s estate. Frequently, such property may include a corporate debtor’s causes of action against its officers and directors, and related causes of action against the debtor’s professionals whose negligence may have driven the debtor into bankruptcy.

Post date: Friday, August 28, 2020
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Francisco Rodríguez-Nepote

In Mexico, only business debtors, trusted estates, and legal entities that are incorporated under mercantile laws are eligible to file for bankruptcy.

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Fri, 2022-12-09

When retained causes of action are the only recoveries for residual stakeholders, having the right toolkit —with tools sharpened and up to date — is essential to preserving and maximizing value.

Sat, 2022-04-30

In today’s bankruptcy world, most major cases involve at least one pre-petition class action. This panel will focus on the distinction between mass tort claims and other types of class actions, recent case law addressing the proper procedures for asserting class claims, the allowance of class claims and compensation of class counsel, and the final resolutions of class claims, either by way of settlement or pursuant to plans. Other cutting-edge issues surrounding class claims also will be discussed.

Sat, 2017-12-02

Hosted by the Bankruptcy Litigation and Commercial Fraud Committees. This panel will explore whether and how far U.S. avoidance provisions might apply extraterritorially, and will discuss the challenges and pitfalls of alternate theories of recovery.

Tue, 2017-05-30

The Unsecured Trade Creditors Committee's May Tips of the Trade call featured Neil Steinkamp of Stout Risius Ross, LLC, who discussed the ordinary course of business defense in the context of preference analysis.

Tue, 2017-05-30

This May edition of the ABI Bankruptcy Litigation Committee Newsletter focused on bankruptcy litigation issues in energy sector restructurings. The newsletter featured an article exploring assumption and rejection of oil and gas conveyances, and an article discussing CERCLA liabilities in energy-related cases . Following publication of this newsletter, both authors hosted a call to discuss the issues explored in their articles.Click here to review the articles. 

 

Sat, 2017-04-22

This session hosted by the Bankruptcy Litigation and Young and New Member Committees will focus on the limits of avoidance actions by bankruptcy trustees in Ponzi scheme cases, including arguments about the expansion of the look-back period to 10 years, trustee standing, clawbacks from noninvestor sources, in pari delicto and how trustees decide whom to sue.

Sat, 2017-04-22

This session hosted by the Bankruptcy Litigation and Young and New Member Committees will focus on the limits of avoidance actions by bankruptcy trustees in Ponzi scheme cases, including arguments about the expansion of the look-back period to 10 years, trustee standing, clawbacks from noninvestor sources, in pari delicto and how trustees decide whom to sue.

Mon, 2017-02-27

This panel will explore the nuts and bolts of bankruptcy appeals, taking into account the needs of one’s clients, examining the do’s and don’ts for an effective appeal, discussing the differences of appealing to the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel versus electing to proceed before the district court, the limits of appellate jurisdiction over interlocutory appeals, and addressing strategies for a successful appeal.

Wed, 2017-02-22

This panel will explore the nuts and bolts of bankruptcy appeals, taking into account the needs of one’s clients, examining the do’s and don’ts for an effective appeal, discussing the differences of appealing to the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel versus electing to proceed before the district court, the limits of appellate jurisdiction over interlocutory appeals, and addressing strategies for a successful appeal.

Wed, 2017-02-08

The Bankruptcy Litigation Committee recently hosted a conference call discussing the latest articles in their newsletter (which primarily focus on electronic discovery issues).  Authors of the Newsletter articles were available to discuss their articles and a wide range of topics, including the increasing role of metadata in bankruptcy and e-discovery obligations that may arise in connection with asset purchases.  

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Mr. John C. Cannizzaro
Co-Chair
Ice Miller LLP
Columbus, OH
(614) 462-2700

Ms. Isley Markman Gostin
Co-Chair
WilmerHale
Washington, DC
(202) 663-6551

Mr. Mark A. Platt
Communications Manager
Frost Brown Todd LLC
Dallas, TX
(214) 580-5852

Mr. Edward L. Schnitzer
Communications Manager
Womble Bond Dickinson
New York, NY
(332) 258-8495

Ms. Sara L. Abner, Esq.
Education Director
Frost Brown Todd LLC
Louisville, KY
(502) 779-8178

Mrs. Dana L. Robbins
Membership Relations Director
Burr & Forman LLP
Tampa, FL
(813) 367-5760

Mr. Michael T. Delaney
Newsletter Editor
BakerHostetler
Cleveland, CA
(216) 861-7478

Mr. Jon Jay Lieberman
Special Projects Leader
Sottile & Barile LLC
Loveland, OH
(859) 912-1659

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