August 1, 2016
Former Bankruptcy Judge Gerber reversed in Lyondell for being too strict, then for being too lenient.
July 29, 2016
Seventh Circuit won’t immunize an LBO from fraudulent transfer just by using a bank conduit.
Ninth Circuit certifies question that has bedeviled lawyers leaving failing firms.
July 28, 2016
Annuity purchased 18 months before bankruptcy is exempt in Wisconsin.
Section 523(a)(7) interpreted narrowly in a fee-shifting dispute.
July 27, 2016
Personal loan with a profit objective becomes a business debt.
July 26, 2016
Judge avoids tough decision on who is a ‘forward contract merchant.’
July 25, 2016
Despite concurrent jurisdiction, courts are split on Rooker-Feldman and the stay.
July 22, 2016
The Dreier Ponzi scheme, like Madoff, makes law on claims of defrauded creditors.
July 21, 2016
Sometimes, an annuity is not an annuity, regardless of what the documents say.