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June 1, 2016

Supreme Court Will Not Rule on Power to Reject Expired Union Contracts

Although Americans will vote on Donald Trump, Supreme Court won’t hear the Trump casino case.

Supreme Court ,

May 23, 2016

Union Pension Plan Lacks Standing to Appeal Rejection of Labor Contract

Labor loses another appeal in the onslaught of energy bankruptcies.

11th Circuit , Alabama , Alabama Northern District ,

Union Pension Plan Lacks Standing to Appeal Rejection of Labor Contract

Labor loses another appeal in the onslaught of energy bankruptcies.

11th Circuit , Alabama , Alabama Northern District ,

May 13, 2016

Courts Split on Requiring Reaffirmation for Valid Lease Assumption in Chapter 7

Detroit judge makes auto lease assumption valid without parallel reaffirmation.

6th Circuit , Michigan , Michigan Eastern District ,

Courts Split on Requiring Reaffirmation for Valid Lease Assumption in Chapter 7

Detroit judge makes auto lease assumption valid without parallel reaffirmation.

6th Circuit , Michigan , Michigan Eastern District ,

May 6, 2016

Briefly Noted: Success Fees, Covenants with the Land, and Fee-Only Chapter 13 Plans

Debtors win 2 of 3 important chapter 11 and 13 reorganization cases.

5th Circuit ,

Briefly Noted: Success Fees, Covenants with the Land, and Fee-Only Chapter 13 Plans

Debtors win 2 of 3 important chapter 11 and 13 reorganization cases.

5th Circuit ,

April 21, 2016

Usual Rejection Rules Apply When Both Parties to a Contract Are Bankrupt

Loss of 2,000 jobs doesn’t tile the scales away from contract rejection.

Usual Rejection Rules Apply When Both Parties to a Contract Are Bankrupt

Loss of 2,000 jobs doesn’t tile the scales away from contract rejection.

April 13, 2016

Aircraft Lenders Lose Again on Requiring Compliance with Return Provisions

New York judge summarizes prior decisions about returning surplus aircraft.

2nd Circuit , New York , New York Southern District ,