May 25, 2018

Puerto Rico Judge Has a Third Answer to the PROMESA Automatic Stay Question

On tough automatic stay cases, let the PROMESA judge decide.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico

February 22, 2017

Suit for Injunction Held Not to Violate PROMESA, Puerto Rico’s Workout Statute

Automatic stay not violated without an attempt to collect a claim, Puerto Rico Judge holds.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico

November 18, 2016

Puerto Rico Beats Back Another Attack by Holders of Defaulted Bonds

Judge in Puerto Rico is forcing holders of defaulted bonds to negotiate, not litigate.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico

November 09, 2016

PROMESA’s and Bankruptcy Code’s Automatic Stay Are Similar, Not Identical

Temporary diversion of collateral doesn’t require ‘adequate protection,’ Puerto Rico Judge says.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico

August 26, 2016

Bondholders’ Lawsuit Enjoined by the Automatic Stay in PROMESA

Puerto Rico judge rejects constitutional attack on portions of PROMESA.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico

March 08, 2016

Removing an Employee Benefit Plan Trustee Is Proper in District Court

Courts continue disregarding Section 704(a)(11) as grounds for jurisdiction.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico