A Receiver May File a Chapter 9 Petition over City Officials’ Objections
The requirement in chapter 9 to negotiate in good faith before filing is satisfied if the parties are ‘simply too far apart,’ says Bankruptcy Judge Chan.
Dismissal Isn’t Mandatory if a New Filing Is Within 180 Days of a Voluntary Dismissal
Courts are split on whether Section 109(g)(2) mandates dismissal whenever an individual or family farmer refiles within 180 days, regardless of whether a lift-stay motion prompted dismissal of the first case.