December 16, 2015
Eleventh Circuit protects an innocent supplier from a “gotcha” fraudulent transfer suit.
Practice Point: File in Missouri before receiving an exempt public assistance benefit.
December 15, 2015
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.
Corporate debtors anticipating disputes with secured lenders have a good reason for filing chapter 11 in California, assuming there is no need for an injunction barring suit against a
non-bankrupt third party.
Florida judge closes loophole on a debtor’s duty to “perform his intention” regarding surrender.
Tenth Circuit has no sympathy for a forgetful lawyer.
The Ninth Circuit quickly rectifies its own mistake by allowing creditors to recover counsel fees in suits to recover damages for automatic stay violations.
Ninth Circuit permits chapter 20 end run on Dewsnup.
Third Circuit ditches an otherwise proper involuntary petition for creditors’ bad faith.