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January 6, 2016

Specific intent to benefit the lender not required before surcharging collateral.
Judge imposes disinterestedness requirement not included in the statute.

January 5, 2016

Posner singlehandedly turns Chicago into a more desirable forum for large chapter 11s.
Donald Trump represents hope for coal miners, but not for reasons you might think, judge says.
Bad policy choice in chapter 13 is an issue for Congress, not the courts, judge says.

December 22, 2015

Creditors bat 500 this fall when trying to compel arbitration in the Southern District of New York.

December 16, 2015

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.
Fifth Circuit punts on case setting the standard for removal of a trustee for “cause.”