February 07, 2018

A Bogus Claim May Beat Summary Judgment, but It Won’t Reach a Jury

A defense that fails the ‘laugh test’ still beats a summary judgment motion, district judge says.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Eastern District

October 12, 2016

‘Summary Jurisdiction’ Resurrected to Permit Final Order on Property Ownership

Findings of fact determine whether bankruptcy court can enter a final order.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Eastern District

May 13, 2016

Courts Split on Requiring Reaffirmation for Valid Lease Assumption in Chapter 7

Detroit judge makes auto lease assumption valid without parallel reaffirmation.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Eastern District