July 05, 2018

Reversing a Grant of Summary Judgment May or May Not Be a Final Order, Circuit Says

Eleventh Circuit explains when a final order may not remain a final order.

11th Circuit

July 02, 2018

Fifth Circuit Expounds on Overlooked Aspects of the Strong Arm Power

News flash: Louisiana law is different!

5th Circuit

June 29, 2018

Second Circuit Protects a Madoff Conspirator Who Already Paid $7.2 Billion

Clever pleading failed to evade an anti-suit injunction entered as part of a settlement.

2nd Circuit

June 25, 2018

Belatedly Purchasing a Claim Won’t Confer Appellate Standing, Circuit Rules

Newly appointed Circuit Judge Willett has a way with words.

5th Circuit

June 25, 2018

Bankruptcy Court’s Contempt Power Includes Incarceration for More Than Three Years

Ninth Circuit gives short shrift to a man who continues defying an order to turn over $1.4 million of estate property.

9th Circuit

June 14, 2018

‘Cert’ Petition Asks Supreme Court to Overrule Lubrizol on Trademark Licenses

What did Congress mean in Sections 365(n) and 101(35A)? Is the right to use a trademark terminated when a trademark license is rejected?

Supreme Court

June 14, 2018

‘Cert’ Petition Wants Discharge Violations to Be Arbitrated

Petitioner contends the Second Circuit was wrong to bar arbitration in view of the Supreme Court’s decision in Epic Systems.

Supreme Court

June 13, 2018

Bankruptcy Courts May Issue ‘Consent Directives,’ Ninth Circuit BAP Says

BAP equates discovery powers of bankruptcy courts with district courts and federal agencies.

9th Circuit

June 01, 2018

GM Ignition Switch Litigation Makes Law on Punitive Damages and Law of the Case

Ten years later, courts are still sorting out who’s liable for Old GM’s failure to disclose a known defect.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

May 30, 2018

Like the Second Circuit, Florida Judge Bars Arbitrating a Class Suit for Discharge Violations

Supreme Court’s subsequent Epic decision casts doubt on opinions overriding arbitration agreements in the bankruptcy context.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Middle District