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February 08, 2019

Seventh Circuit Makes Stays Pending Appeal Automatic in Mortgage Foreclosures

The Seventh Circuit’s opinion interpreting the amendment to Rule 62 is nonprecedential and prompted a dissent, and it may apply only in some states.

7th Circuit

February 07, 2019

Fifth Circuit Declines to Expand Equitable Mootness Beyond Plan Confirmation

An appeal from an integrated sale and settlement can be dismissed under Section 363(m), the Fifth Circuit says.

5th Circuit

February 04, 2019

‘Stern’ Disputes Invoke a Circuit Court’s General Jurisdiction Under 28 U.S.C. § 1291

Ninth Circuit says that Section 158(d)(1) isn’t an appeals court’s jurisdiction over a ‘Stern’ matter.

9th Circuit

January 30, 2019

The Jay Alix/McKinsey Spat Reaches the Supreme Court

The Jay Alix certiorari petition asks the high court to resolve a circuit split and say whether vindicating the public interest confers appellate standing.

Supreme Court

January 24, 2019

The Emily Litella Principle Governs the Withdrawal of Proofs of Claim

Withdrawing a proof of claim will not divest the bankruptcy court of jurisdiction to try an avoidance action without a jury, Judge Bernstein says.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

January 11, 2019

Important Tenth Circuit Concurring Opinion Expounds on ‘Prudential’ Standing

A creditor’s factual allegations in bankruptcy court must be taken as true on appeal to establish ‘prudential standing.’

10th Circuit

December 07, 2018

A Lack of ‘Stern’ Jurisdiction Bars a Transfer Under 28 U.S.C. § 1631

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

3rd Circuit

November 16, 2018

Which Venue Transfer Statute Applies to Non-Core Suits in District Court?

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

5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Northern District

October 17, 2018

New York and Delaware Agree: Releases Are Constitutionally Ok in Confirmation Orders

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

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

September 25, 2018

District Court Finds Constitutional Power to Grant Releases in Confirmation Orders

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

3rd Circuit, Delaware