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California’s anti-SLAPP statute is substantive, but not entirely enforceable in federal court.

Eighth Circuit says orders reducing nondischargeable claims may not be binding on the creditor.

Second Circuit holds a dress rehearsal for a major arbitration decision.

Delaying confirmation wasn’t grounds to abstain.

District court orders arbitration to avoid constitutional infirmities in bankruptcy court’s power to determine a claim against a creditor.

Ninth Circuit ducks a chance to rule on ‘forced vesting.’

Another Spokeo opinion from the Supreme Court may trim back federal consumer protection laws.

The statute is tolled only if the creditors’ committee is denied standing to sue.

GM’s ignition switch fiasco continues making bankruptcy law on deprivation of the constitutional right to notice.

Case shows why gift plans and structured dismissals demand a different analysis.