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June 26, 2017

Bankruptcy Court Can Rule on Personal Injury Claim with Creditor’s Implied Consent

Supreme Court held that Section 157(b)(5) is not jurisdictional, Delaware district judge says.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

June 19, 2017

To Establish Record Dates, the Plan Applies, Not Securities Regulations

Established practice governing distributions is upheld in Delaware district court.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

May 22, 2017

Narrow Arbitration Clause Loses the Presumption of Arbitrability

Bankruptcy judge to interpret the contract before arbitrators calculate the result.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

May 02, 2017

Treatment of Equally Ranked Undersecured Creditors Is Ready for Appeal in Delaware

Judge Sontchi sticks by his 2016 decision in the Energy Future reorganization.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

March 21, 2017

Delaware District Judge Issues Important Opinion on Third-Party Releases

Bankruptcy courts can’t issue final orders approving third-party releases in chapter 11 plans.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

March 20, 2017

Indenture Trustee’s Counsel Fees Are Measured by a Different Standard

Indenture trustee’s fees to defend fees are compensable despite Baker Botts.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

January 10, 2017

Delaware Judge Disregards Committee Fee Cap if a Chapter 11 Plan Is Confirmed

Standard carveout only limits committee counsel fees if no chapter 11 plan is confirmed.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

December 08, 2016

‘Close Nexus’ Test Not Always Applicable for Post-Confirmation Jurisdiction

Rule 2004 may be used after confirmation, even if the plan does not reserve jurisdiction.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

November 21, 2016

Skeptical Delaware Judge Refuses to Confirm Reorg Plan

Cash outlays to junior creditors at confirmation sink chapter 11 plan.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

November 21, 2016

Bankruptcy Powers Do Not Override Congressionally Mandated Internet Confidentiality

Third party’s emails are immune from discovery in bankruptcy, Judge Sontchi rules.

3rd Circuit, Delaware