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Finality depends on the final resolution of a dispute, not an issue within a dispute, Circuit Judge Easterbrook says.

Fifth Circuit reluctantly lets a trade supplier off the hook for a fraudulent transfer from a Ponzi scheme.

Debt not resulting from ‘actual fraud’ is nondischargeable if fraud is grounds for veil piercing, Tenth Circuit B.A.P. holds.

Unusual facts permit no exception to rigid rules on appellate jurisdiction.

Evidence Rule 701 requires the homeowner’s opinion on value, not someone else’s.

A ‘profound impact’ on an estate does not by itself result in a ‘core’ claim.

Showing intentional violation of court order isn’t enough for nondischargeability.

Intentional tort concepts imposed on proceedings for contempt of the automatic stay.

‘Related to’ jurisdiction arises only if unsecured creditors are affected, judge holds.

Enforcing an Article III court’s decision on ownership is a ‘core’ proceeding, Judge Posner rules.