Transferring COMI to Avoid Liquidation Is Ok in Chapter 15
New York offers a chapter 15 home for foreign companies hoping to avoid liquidation.
Third Party Liability for Debtor’s Counsel Fees Precludes a Charging Lien
Third party liability for attorneys’ fees can leave debtor’s counsel in a worse position following nonpayment.
Defamation Claim Is Not a Personal Injury Tort, New York Judge Rules
California’s anti-SLAPP statute is substantive, but not entirely enforceable in federal court.
District Judge Limits Second Circuit Rule on Standing for Successorship Claims
GM’s ignition switch fiasco continues making bankruptcy law on deprivation of the constitutional right to notice.
Russian Bankruptcy Given Chapter 15 Recognition Despite Allegations of Corruption
‘Disinterestedness’ doesn’t apply to a foreign representative in chapter 15.
Bankruptcy Judge Rejects Equitable Defenses to Fraudulent Transfer Claim
Madoff trustee racks up two victories in one day.
Bankruptcy Judge Has No Power to ‘Unrefer’ a Suit to District Court
Another New York judge refuses to send a case to Delaware.
Personal Bankruptcy Bars Incarceration, but Not Finding of Civil Contempt
FTC allowed to continue contempt proceedings for failure to pay restitution.
Oil & Gas Gathering Agreements Can Be Rejected as Executory Contracts
Pipeline companies strike out again in New York on Texas law question.
Loan Agreement Gives U.S. Court Jurisdiction over Foreign Bank Lender
Few U.S. connections required for ‘specific jurisdiction’ over a foreign lender.