December 13, 2016
Substantive consolidation and involuntary bankruptcy are equivalent, district judge holds.
8th Circuit , Minnesota ,
December 12, 2016
Fee issues are collateral, not affecting a final ruling on the merits.
Fee issues are collateral, not affecting a final ruling on the merits.
December 9, 2016
Chapter 13 debtor permitted to surrender collateral and reclassify deficiency as unsecured.
December 8, 2016
Rule 2004 may be used after confirmation, even if the plan does not reserve jurisdiction.
3rd Circuit , Delaware ,
Rule 2004 may be used after confirmation, even if the plan does not reserve jurisdiction.
3rd Circuit , Delaware ,
December 7, 2016
Justices search for rationale for departing from Section 507 priorities in settlements.
Justices search for rationale for departing from Section 507 priorities in settlements.
December 5, 2016
Without service by certified mail, a bank is not compelled to respond to a complaint.
Without service by certified mail, a bank is not compelled to respond to a complaint.