December 16, 2015
A claim objection can’t be swept under the rug by approving a settlement
A landlord playing hardball gets hit in the head with his own pitch.
Ninth Circuit adopts Second Circuit standard limiting derivative standing
The Tenth Circuit takes pity on an executive who got severance after being fired unexpectedly.
Tenth Circuit issues narrow ruling on property interest in escrow account.
Tenth Circuit bars crafty evasion of a personal guaranty.
Eleventh Circuit protects an innocent supplier from a “gotcha” fraudulent transfer suit.
Practice Point: File in Missouri before receiving an exempt public assistance benefit.
December 15, 2015
Priority creditors beware: The Third Circuit approves both structured dismissals and gift plans.
The Ninth Circuit provides another reason to avoid reorganizing on the west coast.