December 16, 2015
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.
December 15, 2015
Creditors, rejoice! Substantial contribution is rewarded, at least in the Sixth Circuit.
District judge ignores the circuit’s policy argument to allow claims on time-barred debts.
Sixth Circuit is stricter than the Fifth when a suit violates the stay.
Simple mistake mushrooms into $50,000 in punitive damages for stay violation.
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.
Corporate debtors anticipating disputes with secured lenders have a good reason for filing chapter 11 in California, assuming there is no need for an injunction barring suit against a
non-bankrupt third party.
Tenth Circuit has no sympathy for a forgetful lawyer.