April 07, 2017
Judge Splits with his BAP and Allows ‘Substantial Contribution’ Claim in Chapter 7
Split grows on whether ‘substantial contribution’ claims are limited to chapters 9 and 11.
9th Circuit, California, California Central DistrictMarch 13, 2017
Ninth Circuit Prohibition on Third-Party Injunctions Is Inapplicable in Chapter 9
Third-party injunctions in chapter 9 must be a financial necessity, judge says.
9th Circuit, CaliforniaNovember 17, 2016
Obscure Provisions in Title 37 Bar Discharge of Unearned Reenlistment Bonuses
California judge counsels Ninth Circuit about procedures for enforcing discharge injunctions.
9th Circuit, California, California Eastern DistrictOctober 13, 2016
Supreme Court’s Upcoming FDCPA Decision Also May Govern RICO Suits
California district courts split on whether filing stale claims violates RICO.
9th Circuit, California, California Southern DistrictSeptember 22, 2016
Civil Rights Suit Enjoined by Automatic Stay in Municipal Bankruptcy
District court says bankruptcy court can issue injunction to halt civil rights violation by police.
9th Circuit, California, California Central DistrictAugust 30, 2016
Ninth Circuit to Rule on ‘Related To’ Removal of Securities Lawsuits
Ninth Circuit can split with the Second on bar to removal of suits under the ’33 Securities Act.
9th Circuit, California, California Northern DistrictAugust 18, 2016
Diverting Assets after Confirmation Does Not Give Rise to ‘Core’ Claims
A ‘profound impact’ on an estate does not by itself result in a ‘core’ claim.
9th Circuit, California, California Northern DistrictAugust 15, 2016
California Judge Adopts Minority View on Automatic Termination of the Stay
District judge follows Ninth Circuit BAP on stay termination for serial filers.
9th Circuit, California, California Northern DistrictJune 23, 2016
California’s Fee-Shifting Statute Still Does Not Apply to Lift-Stay Motions
District Court says Supreme Court did not impliedly overrule Ninth Circuit’s Johnson decision.
9th Circuit, California, California Northern DistrictMarch 07, 2016
Courts Split on Stripping Down Residential Mortgages in Chapter 11
Ninth Circuit B.A.P. and Third Circuit duke it out over Section 1123(b)(5).
9th Circuit, California, California Northern District