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February 20, 2024

Shareholder Standing Scrutinized in a Case that Presages Truck Insurance
Can Section 327(c) be unconstitutional as applied if it deprives shareholders of standing when the estate might be solvent?
3rd Circuit, Delaware

February 08, 2024

Another Judge Rules that Federal Bankruptcy Law Preempts Delaware Law on LLCs
Like Bankruptcy Judge Lopez in Houston, Delaware’s Judge Goldblatt decided that Delaware law governing LLCs can’t eliminate rights that are fundamental in federal bankruptcy law.
3rd Circuit, Delaware

December 27, 2023

No Condemnation When Government Takes Over Property to Prevent Public Injury
No reverse condemnation occurred when the state took over a debtor’s property to prevent an imminent threat to public health.
3rd Circuit, Delaware

December 21, 2023

Whether a Fraudulent Transfer Claim Is ‘Direct’ or ‘Derivative’ Depends on Point of View
A D&O policy covering securities claims doesn’t provide coverage for a claim resulting from a fraudulent transfer, the Delaware Supreme Court rules.
3rd Circuit, Delaware

November 21, 2023

Actual Damages Not Required to Recover Attorneys’ Fees for a Stay Violation
Judge Goldblatt slaps creditors with $665,000 in damages for violating the automatic stay.
3rd Circuit, Delaware

November 02, 2023

Judge Goldblatt on the Imputation of Fraudulent Intent to a Delaware Corporation
The fraudulent intent of an individual who controls a corporation can be imputed to the corporation itself, even if the board is unaware of fraud.
3rd Circuit, Delaware

October 31, 2023

It’s Ok for Lenders to ‘Manufacture’ a Favorable Venue, Delaware Judge Says
A Delaware opinion states that debtors can’t reincorporate to manufacture venue, but it’s permissible for lenders to do so.
3rd Circuit, Delaware

October 02, 2023

Bankruptcy Judge Hints: Third Circuit Precedent on Public Records May Be Too Broad
Delaware’s Judge Goldblatt seems to be recommending that the Third Circuit close a loophole in confidentiality agreements.
3rd Circuit, Delaware

September 22, 2023

Successorship Obligations Are Not Barred by Sales Free and Clear, Delaware D.J. Says
Neither a sale ‘free and clear’ nor rejection of a union contract bars enforcement of NLRA successorship obligations, Delaware district judge rules in reversing the bankruptcy court.
3rd Circuit, Delaware

September 21, 2023

Supreme Court Will Soon Grant or Deny ‘Cert’ to Rule on Refunds for UST Overpayments
The bankruptcy court in Delaware sided with four circuits by directing the U.S. Trustee to give refunds for overpayment of fees that were not uniform throughout the country.
3rd Circuit, Delaware