June 19, 2019
Judge Sean Lane publishes an opinion to nip an improper discovery tactic in the bud.
June 18, 2019
Overruling its own precedent, the Seventh Circuit dismissed an appeal when the appellant had not filed a motion in the appeals court for permission to undertake a direct appeal, even though the bankruptcy court had certified the question to the circuit.
June 17, 2019
9th Circuit , Montana ,
Idaho’s Judge Myers rules that an order directing specific performance is not a transfer and cannot be a preference.
June 14, 2019
First Amendment doesn’t compel deduction of religious contributions in finding an ‘undue hardship’ justifying the discharge of student loans.
June 13, 2019
The right of indemnification by a bankrupt isn’t establishing ‘related to’ jurisdiction in federal court.
June 12, 2019
Judge Montali accuses FERC of a power grab to take the bankruptcy court’s right to rule on the rejection of executory contracts.
June 11, 2019
Fairness and economic realities persuade Judge Jernigan to insulate a contractor from a preference claim.
June 10, 2019
A chapter 13 plan that improperly modifies a home mortgage remains binding unless the lender has objected to confirmation.
June 7, 2019
BAP says the Tenth Circuit adopts legal fictions to create preferences.
June 6, 2019
Are utility customers entitled to an official committee because they will fund the reorganization plan? Judge Montali says ‘no.’