September 23, 2022

Madoff Trustee Scores Another Major Victory in the Second Circuit

The appeals court rules that the Madoff trustee is entitled to summary judgment together with prejudgment interest at 4%.

2nd Circuit

September 17, 2019

Second Circuit Explains when Default Judgments Qualify for Issue Preclusion

Discovery abuse in a prior lawsuit can result in nondischargeability in a later bankruptcy.

2nd Circuit

March 09, 2018

Second Circuit Bars Arbitration in a Class Action for Violating the Discharge Injunction

New case seems inconsistent with Second Circuit’s prior opinion compelling arbitration over an automatic stay violation.

2nd Circuit

February 12, 2018

Second Circuit Says Tenuous Connections Establish “Related To” Bankruptcy Jurisdiction

‘Plausibility’ evidently does not apply when pleading ‘related to’ bankruptcy jurisdiction.

2nd Circuit