June 28, 2016

Supreme Court Will Review Jevic to Rule on Structured Dismissals and Gift Plans

Having avoided chapter 11 cases, the high court will tackle a major reorganization issue.

June 14, 2016

Supreme Court Invalidates Puerto Rico’s Local Law for Municipal Debt Adjustment

Congress is the last resort for Puerto Rico to deal with looming debt default.

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June 13, 2016

Supreme Court Opinion Sheds Some Light on the Municipal Debt-Adjustment Case

High court pronounces on Puerto Rico’s sovereignty. Will it do so a second time?

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May 17, 2016

Supreme Court Temporarily Ducks Case on Individuals’ Right to Sue

Showing violation of a federal statute might not itself entitle a consumer to sue.

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Supreme Court: Misrepresentation Not Required for ‘Actual Fraud’ Nondischargeability

Supreme Court reverses Fifth Circuit on ‘actual fraud’ dischargeability case.

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March 22, 2016

Puerto Rico’s Hopes Rise After Oral Argument in the Supreme Court

Some justices ask why Puerto Rico can’t legislate to keep the lights on.

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March 02, 2016

Supreme Court Argument Pits Notions of Equity Against Statutory Construction

Ghost of Justice Scalia haunts the high court in a statutory construction case.

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