September 20, 2016

Post-Confirmation Jurisdiction Is Narrow Following a Bona Fide Reorganization

After confirmation, New York’s Judge Glenn requires ‘close nexus’ for jurisdiction.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

August 01, 2016

New York District Judge Lays Down Lenient Standard for Imputing Fraudulent Intent

Former Bankruptcy Judge Gerber reversed in Lyondell for being too strict, then for being too lenient.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

June 24, 2016

A Claim Not Existing ‘But For’ Bankruptcy Lacks ‘Arising In’ Bankruptcy Jurisdiction

Bankruptcy jurisdiction narrowly construed to bar suits between nondebtors.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

June 17, 2016

New York District Judges Disagree on Arbitrating Violations of the Discharge Injunction

Important bankruptcy class action cases heading for the Second Circuit.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

May 19, 2016

District Court Upholds Procedures for Suspending a Panel Trustee

Panel trustee suspended for unfair, harsh, accusatory examination of debtors.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

April 27, 2016

Madoff Trustee Nearing His First Judgment after Seven Years of Litigation

Madoff’s ‘net winners’ have their backs against the wall in fraudulent transfer suits.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

April 13, 2016

Aircraft Lenders Lose Again on Requiring Compliance with Return Provisions

New York judge summarizes prior decisions about returning surplus aircraft.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

April 04, 2016

Using Correspondent U.S. Bank Can Result in Personal Jurisdiction in U.S. Courts

Fleeting passage of money through the U.S. can bestow jurisdiction on U.S. courts.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

March 17, 2016

Madoff Investor’s Suspicion of Fraud Does Not Generate Greater Liability

The right paper trail helps avoid liability for profiting from a Ponzi scheme.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

March 10, 2016

Ruling on Texas Law, New York Judge Upsets Oil and Gas Pipelines

Protections for oil and gas pipelines undermined in Sabine Oil reorganization.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District