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April 07, 2017
Chosen law governed statute of limitations for allowance of claims in bankruptcy.
Split grows on whether ‘substantial contribution’ claims are limited to chapters 9 and 11.
April 03, 2017
Bankruptcy courts can enter final orders voiding mechanic’s liens, Third Circuit says.
Caulkett did not bar chapter 13 lien stripping, Massachusetts judge holds.
March 31, 2017
Res judicata does not apply to ‘deemed allowed’ claims.
March 28, 2017
Do ‘deemed allowed’ claims have res judicata effect in ‘asset’ cases?
After waiting six months, bankruptcy court may rule on a debtor’s ‘innocent spouse’ claim.
March 27, 2017
High court won’t decide whether a claim purchaser automatically takes seller’s insider status.
March 22, 2017
Jevic opinion continues to permit first-day wage and critical vendor orders, although its effect on gift plans is debatable.
March 13, 2017
Third-party injunctions in chapter 9 must be a financial necessity, judge says.