Venue/Jurisdiction

Volunteers Needed for Amicus Briefs in Ninth Circuit Rehearing on Power of BAPs

Ninth Circuit needs guidance from scholars on the status of bankruptcy appellate panels.
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Arbitration Properly Denied in Trustee’s Fraudulent Transfer Suit, Circuit Says

Denial of arbitration is not a ‘final order’ requiring district court action.
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Disavowing a Complaint Avoids Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction

Unartful complaint didn’t prove fatal on a change-of-venue motion.

BAPs Lack Jurisdiction to Issue Mandamus Writs, Ninth Circuit Majority Holds

BAPs weren’t created by Congress, Ninth Circuit holds over vigorous dissent.
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