December 01, 2021
In dicta, the Ninth Circuit BAP says that equitable estoppel cannot be applied against a debtor in view of the debtor’s fiduciary responsibilities.
9th Circuit
November 29, 2021
Even when the debtors are not parties to the suit, the stay is violated when a creditor pursues an action to collect a debt owing by the debtors, so says the Ninth Circuit BAP.
9th Circuit
November 05, 2021
Unlike other states, creditors can attach 25% of a judgment debtor’s interest in a spendthrift trust in California.
9th Circuit
November 04, 2021
Until now, there has been surprisingly little precedent directly on point to say that denial of a motion for conversion from chapter 11 to chapter 7 is not a final order subject to appeal
9th Circuit, California, California Eastern District
October 28, 2021
The Ninth Circuit B.A.P. says that the automatic stay does not require dismissal of prepetition lawsuits against debtors.
9th Circuit
October 21, 2021
Disclosing a lawsuit in the SOFA and discussing the suit with the trustee was no substitute for listing the suit among a debtor’s assets, the Ninth Circuit held.
9th Circuit
October 12, 2021
Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein explains appellate jurisdiction, finality, cumulative finality and mislabeled motions for reconsideration.
9th Circuit
September 23, 2021
The Nevada Supreme Court correctly unpacked the confusing notions of bankruptcy jurisdiction and the division of authority between district and bankruptcy courts.
9th Circuit, Nevada
September 15, 2021
Would Section 364(c) validate a “PPP” loan even if an order compelling the SBA to make the loan was reversed on appeal?
9th Circuit, Arizona
