February 16, 2018
A case on the ability of state law to take property out of the estate after filing may not go to the Supreme Court.
February 15, 2018
The exaction for failure to purchase health insurance under the ACA is a tax for constitutional purposes but not a tax under the Bankruptcy Code, New Orleans judge rules.
February 14, 2018
Local lawyers were also caught up in the maelstrom caused by a ‘nationwide’ firm that skirted bankruptcy law and rules.
February 13, 2018
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Courts split on which change of venue statute applies to ‘related to’ suits in district court.
February 12, 2018
Opinion ostensibly leaves a debtor without recourse for a supplier’s post-petition breach occurring before rejection.
February 12, 2018
‘Plausibility’ evidently does not apply when pleading ‘related to’ bankruptcy jurisdiction.
February 9, 2018
Courts split on whether Section 108(a) extension of statutes of limitations applies to chapter 13 debtors.
February 8, 2018
Relation-back kicks in if an earlier motion contains the elements of a complaint.
February 8, 2018
A secured creditor making the 1111(b) election is not automatically entitled to a due-on-sale clause paying the claim in full if the property is sold after confirmation.
February 7, 2018
A defense that fails the ‘laugh test’ still beats a summary judgment motion, district judge says.