Displaying with Topic Venue/Jurisdiction

Third Circuit makes a fine distinction regarding bankruptcy courts as ‘courts of the U.S.’

Judge in Dallas lays out the procedure for transferring venue from a district court to a bankruptcy court in another district.

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

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

Claims exceeding policy limits convert insurance proceeds into estate property, Fifth Circuit holds.

Venue in the bankruptcy court is ok for suits brought under a liquidating plan.

Puerto Rico’s toll road bonds don’t have statutory liens, circuit court rules.

Court retains adjudicatory power unless the arbitration agreement applies to all disputes.

A bankruptcy court’s in rem jurisdiction overrides a claim of sovereign immunity.

Bondholders won a skirmish but may still lose the war with Puerto Rico.