Bankruptcy Litigation

Serving a Complaint on a Bank by Ordinary Mail Is a Nullity

Without service by certified mail, a bank is not compelled to respond to a complaint.

BAP Strictly Requires Signing a Pleading for a Rule 9011 Sanction

Advice without signing a pleading does not give rise to a Rule 9011 sanction, but Section 1927 is another story.
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Ninth Circuit Extends Barton to Protect Creditors’ Committee Members

Ninth Circuit lays down rules governing derivative judicial immunity for official committee members.
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