circuit_splits Cases
January 29, 2016
Sixth and Fifth Circuits arguably disagree on what constitutes artificial impairment to confirm a chapter 11 plan.
January 6, 2016
Circuit split grows on the conflict between the Bankruptcy Code and the FDCPA.
December 15, 2015
The Ninth Circuit quickly rectifies its own mistake by allowing creditors to recover counsel fees in suits to recover damages for automatic stay violations.
December 15, 2015
Third Circuit ditches an otherwise proper involuntary petition for creditors’ bad faith.
December 15, 2015
Creditors, rejoice! Substantial contribution is rewarded, at least in the Sixth Circuit.
December 15, 2015
District judge ignores the circuit’s policy argument to allow claims on time-barred debts.
December 15, 2015
Sixth Circuit is stricter than the Fifth when a suit violates the stay.