Discharge was violated, but sanctions are likely out of reach.

The 2005 amendments to Section 546(c) departed from state law under UCC § 2-702 by creating a federal rule making reclamation claims subordinate to existing secured claims and DIP financing.

Overruling its own precedent, the Seventh Circuit dismissed an appeal when the appellant had not filed a motion in the appeals court for permission to undertake a direct appeal, even though the bankruptcy court had certified the question to the circuit.

Overlay divorce and bankruptcy, and you’ve got a big mess.

Seventh Circuit lauds Judge Lane’s Quebecor World preference opinion.