Finance and Banking

Second and Eleventh Circuits Agree: Fuel Subcontractors Don’t Have Maritime Liens

Notions of equity go out the window when the issue is maritime liens.
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‘Cert’ Petition Wants Discharge Violations to Be Arbitrated

Petitioner contends the Second Circuit was wrong to bar arbitration in view of the Supreme Court’s decision in Epic Systems.

Bankruptcy Courts May Issue ‘Consent Directives,’ Ninth Circuit BAP Says

BAP equates discovery powers of bankruptcy courts with district courts and federal agencies.
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