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Rochellel's Daily Wire

November 19, 2018

Triangular Setoff Barred (Again) in Delaware

A triangular setoff, valid under state law, is unenforceable in bankruptcy under Section 553(a).

3rd Circuit, Delaware

November 08, 2018

New Jersey Judges Side with the Minority on Turnover of Repossessed Autos

Split deepens regarding failure to return a repossessed auto as an automatic stay violation.

3rd Circuit, New Jersey

October 08, 2018

Liquidators Conducting GOB Sales Are Not ‘Professionals’ Covered by Section 327

U.S. Trustee rebuffed in subjecting liquidators to retention as ‘professionals’ under Section 327.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

September 25, 2018

District Court Finds Constitutional Power to Grant Releases in Confirmation Orders

Delaware district judge rules that the bankruptcy court has final adjudicatory power to include third-party releases in confirmation orders.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

September 18, 2018

Third Circuit Upholds Revocation of $275 Million Breakup Fee

Third Circuit creates a high standard for revoking a vested contract right.

3rd Circuit

September 06, 2018

Delaware District Judge Upholds Horizontal ‘Gifting’ in a Chapter 11 Plan

Narrow reading of ‘equitable mootness’ in Tribune is limited to cases involving a dispute between two classes.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

August 27, 2018

A Plan Can Release Claims for Post-Confirmation Conduct, Third Circuit Says

Third Circuit leaves open the question of whether distributions to shareholders in chapter 11 must follow FINRA rules.

3rd Circuit

August 17, 2018

Third Circuit Explores the Limits of Channeling Injunctions Protecting Insurers

Caution: Do not use heavy machinery. Reading this story may induce drowsiness.

3rd Circuit

August 09, 2018

FDCPA Applies to Debt Collectors Even if They Own the Debt

Thomas Ambro on the Third Circuit answers a question the Supreme Court left open in <em>Henson v. Santander</em>.

3rd Circuit

August 03, 2018

Punitive Damages under Section 303(i) Can’t Be Offset, Third Circuit Says

One involuntary petition dismissed in bankruptcy court has now spawned three important opinions at the circuit level.

3rd Circuit