September 22, 2017

Ninth Circuit Sits En Banc to Eradicate or Deepen a Loophole in PACA

Circuit split pits the Ninth Circuit against three sister circuits on a crucial PACA issue.

9th Circuit

March 02, 2017

PACA Circuit Split Heading for En Banc Rehearing or Certiorari Petition

Two judges urge Ninth Circuit to overrule precedent and line up with other circuits.

9th Circuit

December 30, 2016

Chapter 12 Eligibility Requirements Construed Liberally in Favor of the Debtor

Unfiled claims aren’t included in calculation of total debt for chapter 12 eligibility.

6th Circuit, Kentucky, Kentucky Western District

June 22, 2016

Continuing to Farm Is Not Prerequisite for Relief in Chapter 12

Judge prescribes loose standards for eligibility as a family farmer.

6th Circuit, Kentucky, Kentucky Western District

March 15, 2016

Lawyers Beware: Fees Can’t Be Paid from PACA Trust Funds

Fifth Circuit agrees with Second Circuit on sanctity of PACA trust funds.

5th Circuit