February 27, 2017
Sixth Circuit Thwarts Tennessee in Jacking Up Interest Rate on Tax Claims
Does ‘nonbankruptcy law’ mean any law other than the Bankruptcy Code?
6th CircuitFebruary 27, 2017
Bar Date Not Extended Three Days for Service by Mail
As bar dates are fixed by the meeting of creditors, not by date of mailing, Rule 9006(f) isn’t applicable.
11th Circuit, Alabama, Alabama Middle DistrictFebruary 24, 2017
Secured Creditors Need Not File Claims in Federal Receiverships, Circuit Holds
Opinion overlooks administrative problems when secured creditors don’t file claims.
11th CircuitFebruary 23, 2017
Loan Agreement Gives U.S. Court Jurisdiction over Foreign Bank Lender
Few U.S. connections required for ‘specific jurisdiction’ over a foreign lender.
2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern DistrictFebruary 23, 2017
For Insufficient Notice, a Recorded Right of First Refusal Survived a Sale
Constructive notice deprived a purchaser of ‘bona fide’ status.
7th Circuit, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Eastern DistrictFebruary 22, 2017
Odds Decline that Supreme Court Will Review Second Circuit Opinion in GM Bankruptcy
Claimants say GM misstep was a ‘black swan’ event not worthy of Supreme Court review.
Supreme CourtFebruary 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 RicoFebruary 21, 2017
Banks Admonished to File Foreclosure Deeds Promptly, or Else
Requiring prompt filing of a foreclosure deed is not absurd, Massachusetts judge says.
1st Circuit, MassachusettsFebruary 20, 2017
Constructive Trust Theory Fails Without Showing Unjust Enrichment
Parents who benefitted from son’s secret ownership couldn’t claim title.
2nd Circuit, New York, New York Eastern DistrictFebruary 17, 2017
Circuits Now Split on Dischargeability for Third Party’s Violation of Securities Laws
Eleventh Circuit panel divided on reaching alternative holding under Section 523(a)(19).
11th Circuit