August 20, 2018
Two circuits and a BAP now invoke ‘equitable mootness’ to dismiss appeals from orders confirming chapter 9 municipal debt adjustment plans.
11th Circuit
August 10, 2018
Puerto Rico’s toll road bonds don’t have statutory liens, circuit court rules.
1st Circuit
August 06, 2018
Fifth Circuit Draws on Harris v. Viegelahn to revest all property in the chapter 13 debtor on dismissal.
5th Circuit
August 03, 2018
One involuntary petition dismissed in bankruptcy court has now spawned three important opinions at the circuit level.
3rd Circuit
July 31, 2018
Ethical issues abound when a committee counsel’s own financial interest conflicts with its client’s interests.
9th Circuit
July 25, 2018
Eleventh Circuit holds that dismissing bankruptcy comes too late if claims weren’t disclosed.
11th Circuit
July 23, 2018
Mediation can result in a binding settlement even without a written agreement.
2nd Circuit
July 19, 2018
Bondholders won a skirmish but may still lose the war with Puerto Rico.
July 18, 2018
Assuming service was properly effected, Judge Martin Glenn views Wellness International as permitting bankruptcy courts to enter final default judgments in all adversary proceedings.
2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District
