business Cases
August 1, 2016
Former Bankruptcy Judge Gerber reversed in Lyondell for being too strict, then for being too lenient.
July 29, 2016
Seventh Circuit won’t immunize an LBO from fraudulent transfer just by using a bank conduit.
July 29, 2016
Ninth Circuit certifies question that has bedeviled lawyers leaving failing firms.
July 26, 2016
Judge avoids tough decision on who is a ‘forward contract merchant.’
July 25, 2016
Despite concurrent jurisdiction, courts are split on Rooker-Feldman and the stay.
July 22, 2016
The Dreier Ponzi scheme, like Madoff, makes law on claims of defrauded creditors.
July 19, 2016
Failure to notice all class members was pivotal in permitting a class proof of claim.
July 14, 2016
3rd Circuit , Delaware ,
Judge Gross finds Judge Gerber in Lyondell more persuasive than the Second Circuit in Tribune.
July 14, 2016
Due process failure exposes New GM to liabilities for Old GM’s conduct.
July 12, 2016
Sometimes only priority creditors will have standing to appeal, Seventh Circuit says.