October 05, 2016

Sixth Circuit Split Decision Upholds Equitable Mootness in Chapter 9

Dissenter implores appeals court to sit en banc and reject equitable mootness.

6th Circuit

October 03, 2016

Attempt at Reviving Frenville Fails in Delaware

Widespread notice obviated need for allowing a class proof of claim.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

September 29, 2016

Religious Court Had No Pecuniary Interest and Thus Lacked Standing to Appeal

Rabbinical court was barred from attaching an injunction under the First Amendment.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

September 28, 2016

Trustee Not Obligated to Obtain Best Price at Auction, Delaware Judge Says

Immunity, fiduciary duty and damages discussed in the context of a low sale price.

3rd Circuit, U.S. Virgin Islands

September 27, 2016

Successor to Bankrupt Company Saddled with Pre-Bankruptcy Environmental Claims

Discharge was no bar to claims not recognized until after bankruptcy.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Eastern District

September 23, 2016

New York Judge Rejects Ninth Circuit’s Ybarra Doctrine that Revives Discharged Claims

Ninth Circuit decision based on policy, not statutory language, is wrong, S.D.N.Y. judge says.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

September 19, 2016

Fifth Circuit Arguably Softens Injury Requirement for Constitutional Standing

Extent of injury required for Article III standing remains an open question.

5th Circuit

September 16, 2016

Mortgage Servicer Saddled with $375,000 in Sanctions for Violating Rule 3002.1

For a repeat offender, less than $1,000 in improper charges resulted in large sanctions.

2nd Circuit, Vermont

September 15, 2016

Split Grows on Dischargeability of Tax Liability on Late-Filed Returns

Nashville judge holds that late-filed tax debt can sometimes be discharged.

6th Circuit, Tennessee, Tennessee Middle District

Creditor Holding Nondischargeable Debts Lacks Standing for Discharge Objection

Personal financial stake required before creditor can file discharge complaint.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Eastern District