April 7, 2017
Split grows on whether ‘substantial contribution’ claims are limited to chapters 9 and 11.
Split grows on whether ‘substantial contribution’ claims are limited to chapters 9 and 11.
April 5, 2017
No automatic stay to protect litigation misconduct in the Seventh and Ninth Circuits.
No automatic stay to protect litigation misconduct in the Seventh and Ninth Circuits.
April 4, 2017
Fees awarded after discharge are wiped out like everything else.
Fees awarded after discharge are wiped out like everything else.
April 3, 2017
Bankruptcy courts can enter final orders voiding mechanic’s liens, Third Circuit says.
Bankruptcy courts can enter final orders voiding mechanic’s liens, Third Circuit says.
March 31, 2017
Impossibility of upsetting a confirmed plan doesn’t result in constitutional mootness, only equitable mootness.
Impossibility of upsetting a confirmed plan doesn’t result in constitutional mootness, only equitable mootness.