October 12, 2016

‘Summary Jurisdiction’ Resurrected to Permit Final Order on Property Ownership

Findings of fact determine whether bankruptcy court can enter a final order.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Eastern District

October 11, 2016

‘Core’ Jurisdiction Exists over Claim Allowance Even in ‘No Asset’ Cases

Bankruptcy court can make a final order disallowing an unfiled claim under state law.

6th Circuit, Ohio, Ohio Northern District

September 29, 2016

Religious Court Had No Pecuniary Interest and Thus Lacked Standing to Appeal

Rabbinical court was barred from attaching an injunction under the First Amendment.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

September 22, 2016

Civil Rights Suit Enjoined by Automatic Stay in Municipal Bankruptcy

District court says bankruptcy court can issue injunction to halt civil rights violation by police.

9th Circuit, California, California Central District

September 20, 2016

Post-Confirmation Jurisdiction Is Narrow Following a Bona Fide Reorganization

After confirmation, New York’s Judge Glenn requires ‘close nexus’ for jurisdiction.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

September 19, 2016

Fifth Circuit Arguably Softens Injury Requirement for Constitutional Standing

Extent of injury required for Article III standing remains an open question.

5th Circuit

September 15, 2016

Creditor Holding Nondischargeable Debts Lacks Standing for Discharge Objection

Personal financial stake required before creditor can file discharge complaint.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Eastern District

September 15, 2016

Fifth Circuit Arguably Softens Injury Requirement for Constitutional Standing

Extent of injury required for Article III standing remains an open question.

5th Circuit

September 13, 2016

Magistrate Masterfully Describes Permissible Claims for Violating Discharge Injunction

Contempt and FDCPA claims can coexist in one suit in district court.

11th Circuit, Alabama, Alabama Northern District

August 30, 2016

Ninth Circuit to Rule on ‘Related To’ Removal of Securities Lawsuits

Ninth Circuit can split with the Second on bar to removal of suits under the ’33 Securities Act.

9th Circuit, California, California Northern District