Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein said it was ‘nonsense’ to argue that ‘a Bankruptcy Court lacks authority to permit survivor statements to be made to the Court and to the Bishop.’

In transferring venue of a related case under Rule 1014(b), the bankruptcy court can move sua sponte and need not await a venue motion by a creditor or party in interest.

We focus on ethics two days in a row, given the recent disturbing events in Houston.

Bankruptcy Rule 7070, incorporating Federal Rule 70 along with 28 U.S.C. § 1655, gives bankruptcy courts power to remove liens of record when the lenders don’t do so voluntarily.

The Ninth Circuit BAP affirms that a deferred settlement agreement can’t be assumed under Section 365.

‘Conflict preemption’ bars retaliation by a professional whose fees are disputed.

Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein provides authority for student loan debtors who win in bankruptcy court but face an appeal aimed at the trial court’s fact-findings.

A deferred settlement agreement, like a workout agreement, can’t be assumed under Section 365.

Appealing an order appointing a chapter 11 trustee does not entitle the DIP’s counsel to compensation pending appeal, Judge Klein says.

Judge Christopher Klein lays out the requisites for imposing sanctions under Rule 9011 for frivolous filings.