Bankruptcy Litigation

Class Claim Allowed to Deter Incorrect Business Practice

Consummating a plan demonstrated that a class claim did not prejudice case administration.

Even Without the One-Day-Late Rule, Tax Liability Still Wasn’t Discharged

A tax return late by three years wasn’t ‘honest and reasonable.’

Shareholder Can’t Recover Costs on Dismissal of Involuntary Against a Corporation

With a proper finding, a shareholder might recover costs on dismissal of an involuntary.

Diligence by Itself Won’t Justify Invocation of Equitable Tolling

Houston judge doesn’t excuse delay in identifying John Doe defendants.

Narrow Arbitration Clause Loses the Presumption of Arbitrability

Bankruptcy judge to interpret the contract before arbitrators calculate the result.