Claims, Employment, Fees, Professionals, Rules & Procedures How Many Connections are Too Many? Bankruptcy Court Finds Multiple Attenuated Connections Not Enough to Warrant Disqualification of Debtors’ Professional Contributor(s) Kelly DiBlasi Lauren Tauro Jason George Jared Mezzatesta
Avoidance Actions, Case Overviews, Property of the Estate, Rules & Procedures A Tale of Fraud and Overzealousness: How the Judicial Shrinkage of “Initial Transferee” Saved an Innocent Immigrant From a Corrupt Car Dealer and a Troublesome Trustee Contributor(s) Ronit J. Berkovich
Automatic Stay, Chapter 11 Plans, Jurisdiction & Appeals, Litigation Issues, Pre-Filing Considerations, Releases & Exculpations, Rules & Procedures, Third Party Claims, What We're Watching Will We Have New Rules for Corporate Bankruptcies? Recently Proposed Legislation That Could Reform Chapter 11 Practice Contributor(s) Matt Barr Lauren Tauro Furqaan Siddiqui
Due Process Concerns, Insurance, Releases & Exculpations, Rules & Procedures No Procedural Notice, No Problem: 11th Circuit Affirms Due Process Not Violated Where Debtor Provides Actual Notice Contributor(s) Matthew Goren Lauren Tauro
363 Sales, Case Overviews, Chapter 7 Trustees, Real Estate, Rules & Procedures, Valuation Going, Going, Gone: Third Circuit Confirms Auction Outcome Can Be Strong Evidence of Fair Value Contributor(s) David Griffiths Justin Armstrong
Breaking the Code, Case Overviews, Chapter 11 Plans, Claims, Jurisdiction & Appeals, Post-Confirmation Issues, Rules & Procedures Yeah, We Can Take It – Texas Bankruptcy Court Defines the Scope of Its Post-Confirmation Jurisdiction Contributor(s) Matt Barr Arden Ham
Automatic Stay, Case Overviews, Jurisdiction & Appeals, Rules & Procedures Denial of Stay Relief is a Final Order, Says the U.S. Supreme Court Contributor(s) Ronit J. Berkovich
Professionals, Rules & Procedures To Retain (Under Section 327(a) or 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code) or Not to Retain? Retention of Liquidation Consultants in Bankruptcy Cases
Jurisdiction & Appeals, Professionals, Rules & Procedures First Circuit Affirms Sanctions Order From Massachusetts Bankruptcy Court Requiring Bankruptcy Attorney to Return to Law School For Ethics Class
Rules & Procedures Whose Rules Are They Anyway? Even in District Court, the Bankruptcy Rules Apply to Proceedings Arising Under Chapter 11
Claims, Rules & Procedures Too Little, Too Late: Ninth Circuit Holds Confirmation Objection Insufficient to Revive Untimely Complaint Objecting to Dischargeability of Debt Contributor(s) Matthew Goren
Due Process Concerns, Rules & Procedures Pro Se Creditor Out of Luck (and Time) When He Did Not File Timely Appeal – Because He Never Received Notice of Entry of the Order!
Post-Confirmation Issues, Rules & Procedures Court of Appeals Reminds Debtors That Honesty Is Not Only the Best Policy, But Is Required
Dismissal, Rules & Procedures Bankruptcy Court Sheds Light on Effect of Section 1112(b) Case Dismissal on Section 365 Lease Rejection Order – Section 349 Answers the Question Contributor(s) Kevin Bostel
Avoidance Actions, Case Overviews, Claims, Distressed Debt Funds, Due Process Concerns, Litigation Issues, Lookback Period, Rules & Procedures Lookback Period: Eight Weeks (Part 4)
Due Process Concerns, Rules & Procedures Back to School Basics: Attorneys Should Confirm Their Address Information is Correct and Monitor Their Case Docket
Rules & Procedures In re Jevic Holding Corp. Part I: Third Circuit Authorizes Structured Dismissals in Limited Circumstances
Avoidance Actions, Chapter 11 Plans, Claims, Executory Contracts & Unexpired Leases, Financing, Jurisdiction & Appeals, Litigation Issues, Lookback Period, News, Professionals, Real Estate, Rules & Procedures, Subordination & Recharacterization Lookback Period: Two Weeks
Claims, Rules & Procedures Can You Object to a Claim Just Because It Doesn't Include Supporting Documentation? The Answer May Not Be as Simple as You Think
Chapter 9, Claims, Rules & Procedures, Secured Claims You’re Late! You’re Late! For a Very Important Date! Seventh Circuit Holds Bankruptcy Rule 3002(c) Deadline to File Proofs of Claim Applies to Secured Claims Contributor(s) Matthew Goren
Claims, Jurisdiction & Appeals, Rules & Procedures Can a Bankruptcy Court Order a Non-Debtor to Dismiss a State Court Lawsuit Against a Third Party? It Depends on the Nature of the Claim—and How Long the Non-Debtor Waits to Object
Due Process Concerns, Rules & Procedures Technical Difficulties, Efforts to Avoid Overtime Work Do Not Excuse a Missed Filing Deadline
Releases & Exculpations, Rules & Procedures Class Action in Bankruptcy: “NO REPRESENTATION WITHOUT DESIGNATION!” Said the Second Circuit Contributor(s) Andriana Georgallas
Rules & Procedures House Passes Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act of 2014 and Takes Significant Step Towards Establishing a Separate Bankruptcy Process for Bank Holding Companies and Large Financial Institutions
Rules & Procedures Bankruptcy Court Announces Cyber Monday Deals: Higher Fees, New Rules, and Revised Forms
Jurisdiction & Appeals, Rules & Procedures Dear Court: Please Forgive Me, But I Need a Continuance of My Trial Due to Yom Kippur
Claims, Rules & Procedures Scheduled Creditors Beware! One Court Surprisingly Says You Are Ineligible to Vote on a Chapter 11 Plan If You Fail to File a Proof of Claim
Claims, Due Process Concerns, Rules & Procedures A Tale of Two Rules: The Questionable Applicability of Rule 7004(b)(3) to Claim Objections
Rules & Procedures Department of Justice Issues New Fee Guidelines for Professionals in Larger Chapter 11 Cases
Rules & Procedures Local Rules Committee for Southern District of New York Wants to Ensure Litigants Keep Things Consensual
Rules & Procedures Almost There: This Year’s Nascent Bankruptcy Rule Amendments Head Toward the Finish Line
