Administrative Expense Claims

Debtor Has Valid Homestead Exemptions Even Without Equity in the Property

Adhering to traditional bankruptcy concepts, Utah judge gives reasons for reversing Jevic.
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Supreme Court Seems Primed to Reverse Jevic, Precluding Structured Settlements

Justices search for rationale for departing from Section 507 priorities in settlements.

Supplier Has No 20-Day Priority Against Partner for Goods Sold to Partnership

Uniform laws bar administrative claims against general partner under Section 503(b)(9).

Baker Botts Read Narrowly on Compensation for Defending Fee Application

Florida judge allows fees for supplementing application with more detail.

Law Professors Disagree on How the Supreme Court Should Decide Jevic on Structured Dismissals

Is there flexibility to depart from bankruptcy priorities? Professors disagree.

Arbitration Agreements Held Unenforceable in WARN Act Litigation

Delaware’s Judge Shannon protects workers’ rights, disagreeing with some circuit courts.

Trustee Gets No Fee on Insurance Proceeds Paid to Secured Lender

District judge prescribes local rule for bankruptcy courts.

Delaware Judge Splits with New York by Upholding Reclamation Creditors’ Rights

Judge Walrath disagrees with Judges Lifland and Gonzales on reclamation rights.

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