Delaware District Court Doesn’t Want 2,400 Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Suits
The Pacor test for ‘related to’ jurisdiction isn’t so broad when it comes to indemnification agreements.
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The Debtor or Trustee Control the Privileges of an Independent Audit Committee
As his parting shot, Judge Carey requires turnover of almost everything in the files of professionals for an independent audit committee.
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Discretionary Bonuses Are Not Per Se Fraudulent Transfers
Discretionary bonuses by an insolvent employer are not automatically fraudulent transfers, Judge Silverstein says.
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Creditors of LPs or LLCs Can’t Sue for Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Creditors lack standing in Delaware and other states for derivative liability suits against officers and managers of LPs and LLCs.
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Delaware’s Judge Walrath Writes a Primer on Consignments
Perfecting a consignment is easy, but failing to do so is disastrous.
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Reading Stern Narrowly, Delaware Judge to Issue Final Order in Fraudulent Transfer Suit
Judge Sontchi declines to rule that 28 U.S.C. § 157 is unconstitutional by denominating fraudulent transfer suits as ‘core’ proceedings.
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Barton Also Protects Asbestos Trusts, Delaware Judge Says
If a suit filed in violation of Barton ends up in bankruptcy court, must the judge still dismiss? The courts are split.
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Delaware Judge Allows Unsecured Claim for Contractual Attorneys’ Fees
Delaware district judge reads Supreme Court’s Travelers opinion as requiring the allowance of post-petition contractual claims for attorneys’ fees.
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Triangular Setoff Barred (Again) in Delaware
A triangular setoff, valid under state law, is unenforceable in bankruptcy under Section 553(a).
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Liquidators Conducting GOB Sales Are Not ‘Professionals’ Covered by Section 327
U.S. Trustee rebuffed in subjecting liquidators to retention as ‘professionals’ under Section 327.
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