New Jersey Shipping Firm Can Leave Bankruptcy
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Missing One Briefing Deadline Doesn’t Justify Dismissing an Appeal
Consistent, dilatory conduct required for dismissing an appeal, circuit says.
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New York Judge Requires Hedge Funds to Disclose Their Investors
Evidence must show that hedge fund investors’ identities are ‘commercial information.’
Substantive Consolidation with Non-Bankrupt Religious Institutions Barred by Section 303(a)
Substantive consolidation and involuntary bankruptcy are equivalent, district judge holds.
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Unresolved Attorneys’ Fees Do Not Affect ‘Finality,’ Eleventh Circuit Holds
Fee issues are collateral, not affecting a final ruling on the merits.
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Judge Reverses Course and Allows Reclassification of Deficiency Claim
Chapter 13 debtor permitted to surrender collateral and reclassify deficiency as unsecured.
‘Close Nexus’ Test Not Always Applicable for Post-Confirmation Jurisdiction
Rule 2004 may be used after confirmation, even if the plan does not reserve jurisdiction.
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Supreme Court Seems Primed to Reverse Jevic, Precluding Structured Settlements
Justices search for rationale for departing from Section 507 priorities in settlements.
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Analysis: Bankruptcy World Eagerly Anticipates Oral Argument in Supreme Court Case
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