Displaying with Topic Plan Confirmation

Newly appointed circuit judge uses ancient English law to illuminate the Bankruptcy Code.

Local rules may not impose confirmation requirements beyond those contained in the statute.

‘Adamant’ dissenter argues that condemnation claims arising from eminent domain are excepted from discharge under the Takings Clause.

MPM Silicones makes law again, this time on subordination of junior secured lenders.

Expert testimony might have given the creditor a market rate of interest, not a rate lower than inflation.

Chief District Judge in New York rules that ‘core’ jurisdiction includes non-consensual, third-party releases in confirmation orders.

Section 1322(c) allows a debtor to cure a mortgage default so long as the foreclosure deed was not recorded before bankruptcy.

Judge Glenn in Manhattan straightens up some of the mess created when GM didn’t disclose ignition switch defects before confirmation.

Delaware district judge rules that the bankruptcy court has final adjudicatory power to include third-party releases in confirmation orders.

Judge Flatley avoids taking sides in the Second/Third Circuit split.