May 17, 2018

District Judges Starkly Disagree on the Scope of the PROMESA Automatic Stay

Can plaintiffs sue Puerto Rico government officials in their individual capacities? Two district judges disagree.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico

September 08, 2017

PROMESA Didn’t Enjoin Damages Suit Against Puerto Rico Government Official

Courts are reluctant to employ PROMESA as a shield against suits involving government administration.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico

June 27, 2017

Automatic Stay Does Not Enjoin Criminal Habeas Petitions

Puerto Rico unsuccessfully sought to suspend habeas corpus under PROMESA.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico