August 13, 2025
The pricey litigation funding agreement had not been disclosed to creditors before confirmation.
Texas Northern District
August 11, 2025
The concurring opinion in Bestwall could be read to suggest that Circuit Judge G. Steven Agee might have an open mind if a confirmed plan comes to the Fourth Circuit on appeal.
4th Circuit
August 08, 2025
The Bestwall dissenter understands the Bankruptcy Clause as having the 18th century definition of ‘bankruptcy,’ thus requiring insolvency or inability to pay debts.
4th Circuit
August 07, 2025
Fourth Circuit majority and dissenting opinions might be read to suggest that Bestwall could have tough sledding on an appeal from confirmation since the debtor is solvent.
4th Circuit
August 06, 2025
District judge was reluctant to have the bankruptcy court decide whether a suit removed to federal court should be remanded to the state trial court.
Connecticut
August 05, 2025
The appeal involved the sale of defensive appellate rights but wasn’t grounds for the decision by the Eighth Circuit.
8th Circuit
July 24, 2025
A trustee could sue on behalf of a dissolved Delaware corporation.
July 23, 2025
A district court in New York holds that denial of a settlement motion is not final and not appealable.
New York Eastern District
July 21, 2025
Approving a retainer after the fact was a sensible exercise of the court’s discretion when the new lawyer’s services were necessary to avoid dismissal of the Subchapter V case.
New York Northern District
