March 11, 2021

Reverse Contingencies Are Permissible in Bankruptcy Cases, Judge Olack Says

Compensation in a bankruptcy case can be based on savings to the estate, not only on cash recoveries by the estate.

5th Circuit, Mississippi, Mississippi Southern District

July 10, 2019

Surety Beats Out the Bank in a Tussle over Retainage in a Construction Contract

Mississippi’s Judge Samson writes a treatise on the priorities between a secured lender and the provider of a payment and performance bond.

5th Circuit, Mississippi, Mississippi Southern District

April 19, 2019

Is a Notice of Removal Filed in Bankruptcy Court Ok? Courts Are Split

Judge in Mississippi remands a suit to state court because the notice of removal was filed with the bankruptcy clerk, not the district court clerk.

5th Circuit, Mississippi, Mississippi Southern District

January 25, 2018

The Validity of a ‘Golden Share’ to Bar a Filing Goes to the Fifth Circuit

The Fifth Circuit is being asked to decide whether loan structuring can prevent a borrower from filing bankruptcy.

5th Circuit, Mississippi, Mississippi Southern District