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ABI Journal

August 18, 2016

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.

August 17, 2016

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

August 16, 2016

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

August 12, 2016

Enforcing an Article III court’s decision on ownership is a ‘core’ proceeding, Judge Posner rules.
Appellate court cannot draw inferences not made in the trial court, circuit says.

August 11, 2016

Over dissent, the Seventh Circuit creates a safe harbor for pursuing stale claims in bankruptcy.

August 10, 2016

Section 1111(b) election does not require a due-on-sale clause in a restructured mortgage.

August 09, 2016

Rooker-Feldman, Res Judicata and Issue Preclusion: nearly indistinguishable triplets separated at birth.
Constitutional principles create a loophole for frivolous litigation.