July 13, 2016

Circuits Now Split on Bankruptcy Jurisdiction over Medicare Disputes

Eleventh Circuit allows the government on its own to shut down a health care provider in chapter 11.

11th Circuit

May 24, 2016

Domino Effect on Bankruptcy Is Enough for ‘Related To’ Jurisdiction, Circuit Says

State procedural laws mandating dismissal are not applicable in federal court.

5th Circuit

May 18, 2016

Volunteers Needed for Amicus Briefs in Ninth Circuit Rehearing on Power of BAPs

Ninth Circuit needs guidance from scholars on the status of bankruptcy appellate panels.

9th Circuit

May 11, 2016

Arbitration Properly Denied in Trustee’s Fraudulent Transfer Suit, Circuit Says

Denial of arbitration is not a ‘final order’ requiring district court action.

9th Circuit

April 19, 2016

Disavowing a Complaint Avoids Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction

Unartful complaint didn’t prove fatal on a change-of-venue motion.

5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Eastern District

March 29, 2016

BAPs Lack Jurisdiction to Issue Mandamus Writs, Ninth Circuit Majority Holds

BAPs weren’t created by Congress, Ninth Circuit holds over vigorous dissent.

9th Circuit