Rochelle's Daily Wire

The lack of specific findings of fact by the arbitrator meant that a treble damage award for willful breach of contract was dischargeable.

Filing a chapter 15 petition wasn’t required for a U.S. district court to dismiss a civil action against a German company undergoing insolvency in Germany.

At least in New York, a litigation finance agreement can’t be written to remove all of the lender’s exposure to the borrower’s bankruptcy.

Long Island’s Judge Grossman explores the intricacies of selling property free and clear for less than the amount of liens.

Manhattan’s Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane requires a record in the foreign proceeding showing that third-party releases are in accord with foreign law.

Bankruptcy court has power to entertain a nationwide class action asserting a discharge violation.

Due process considerations persuaded District Judge Oetken to conclude that a creditor’s claims, unknown at the time, were not barred by a settlement.

Congress may have made a mistake in drafting, but the plain language of 28 U.S.C. § 1409(b) must control, Judge Grossman says.

Long Island judge follows ‘Burt’ Lifland and rules that a secured creditor is not entitled to adequate protections for periods of time before filing a motion giving rise to adequate protection.

The record as a whole and the likelihood of further abuse justify a pre-filing injunction.