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.
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.
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.
