Florida

To Sue a Subsequent Transferee, Proving a Fraudulent Transfer Isn’t Always Required

A subsequent transferee may be entitled to challenge a fraudulent transfer judgment from a prior suit against the initial transferee.

Proceedings for Contempt Discharge Held Not Subject to Arbitration

Florida case raises the question of whether the Supreme Court will eventually give bankruptcy a general exemption from arbitration, or an exemption only for core proceedings.

Bankruptcy Judge Says Espinosa Overrules Eleventh Circuit Precedent

A chapter 13 plan that improperly modifies a home mortgage remains binding unless the lender has objected to confirmation.

Payments Under the NFL’s Brain Injury Settlement Are Held Exempt on Appeal

Former NFL players with neurological impairment can file bankruptcy and exempt payments under league’s concussion settlement.

Order Approving an Option Held Non-Final and Non-Appealable

Lease-approval order held moot under Section 363(m) for lack of a stay pending appeal.

‘Mere Conduit’ Defense to a Fraudulent Transfer Isn’t Limited to Banks

Florida judge finds no duty to investigate suspicions of fraud when even the auditors had been duped.

Personal Liability for a PACA Trust Is Dischargeable, Judge Mark Says

Courts are split on whether personal liability to produce suppliers results in a nondischargeable debt under Section 523(a)(4).

Payments Under the NFL’s Brain Injury Settlement Are Exempt, Florida Judge Rules

Compensation for brain injury is a disability payment, not payment on a tort claim.

Assuming a Lease Under Section 365(p) Doesn’t Also Require Reaffirmation, Some Say

Courts are split on the interpretation of BAPCPA’s treatment of automatically rejected leases in chapter 7.

Like the Second Circuit, Florida Judge Bars Arbitrating a Class Suit for Discharge Violations

Supreme Court’s subsequent Epic decision casts doubt on opinions overriding arbitration agreements in the bankruptcy context.