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March 28, 2016

Second Circuit May Be Trimming Back Doctrine of Equitable Mootness

Another circuit joins the trend toward limiting the doctrine of equitable mootness.

2nd Circuit ,

March 22, 2016

Fraud Isn’t the Only Ground for Revoking Chapter 13 Confirmation

Court in the Ninth Circuit takes more flexible approach to revoking confirmation.

9th Circuit , Oregon ,

Fraud Isn’t the Only Ground for Revoking Chapter 13 Confirmation

Court in the Ninth Circuit takes more flexible approach to revoking confirmation.

9th Circuit , Oregon ,

March 7, 2016

Courts Split on Stripping Down Residential Mortgages in Chapter 11

Ninth Circuit B.A.P. and Third Circuit duke it out over Section 1123(b)(5).

9th Circuit , California , California Northern District ,

Courts Split on Stripping Down Residential Mortgages in Chapter 11

Ninth Circuit B.A.P. and Third Circuit duke it out over Section 1123(b)(5).

9th Circuit , California , California Northern District ,

February 15, 2016

Nationwide Class Suits Barred; Loophole Found for Fee-Only Chapter 13 Plans

Consumer debtors bat 500 last week in significant cases.

7th Circuit , Illinois , Illinois Northern District ,

Nationwide Class Suits Barred; Loophole Found for Fee-Only Chapter 13 Plans

Consumer debtors bat 500 last week in significant cases.

7th Circuit , Illinois , Illinois Northern District ,

February 11, 2016

Claim Buyer Doesn’t Acquire Seller’s Insider Status, Ninth Circuit Holds

Debtor-friendly opinion validates strategy for cramming down on secured lender.

9th Circuit ,

Claim Buyer Doesn’t Acquire Seller’s Insider Status, Ninth Circuit Holds

Debtor-friendly opinion validates strategy for cramming down on secured lender.

9th Circuit ,

February 9, 2016

United Operating Only Protects Creditors and Shareholders, Bankruptcy Judge Holds

Restriction on post-confirmation suits is further limited in the Fifth Circuit.

5th Circuit , Texas , Texas Southern District ,