August 09, 2017

‘Gift Plan’ Succeeds in Delaware Despite Jevic’s Ban on ‘Structured Dismissals’

Case shows why gift plans and structured dismissals demand a different analysis.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

August 08, 2017

Third Circuit Adopts High Standard for WARN Act Liability

Six circuits now require probability of layoffs as a condition to WARN Act liability.

3rd Circuit

August 07, 2017

Fraudulent Transfer of Fully Encumbered Property Isn’t Fraudulent in Georgia

A transfer of fully encumbered property isn’t a ‘transfer’ under UFTA, Georgia judge holds.

11th Circuit, Georgia, Georgia Northern District

August 04, 2017

‘Cert’ Petition Seeks to Resolve Circuit Split on What’s a ‘Transfer’

High court should grant review to ensure fraudsters don’t escape consequences.

Supreme Court

August 02, 2017

Debtor’s Settlement Cannot Compromise a Creditor’s Claim Objection

‘Plain language’ of Section 502(b) prevents debtors from settling claim objections brought by creditors, Utah judge rules.

10th Circuit

August 01, 2017

Ninth Circuit Upholds Tough Civil Sanctions for Contempt of Turnover Order

Two years in jail and $1,000 in daily fines are ok as civil contempt sanctions.

9th Circuit

August 01, 2017

An Allowance of Compensation Is Not a Money Judgment, Judge Teel Holds

Decision shows why fee awards are difficult to collect after dismissal.

D.C. Circuit, District of Columbia

July 27, 2017

Chicago Judge Writes a Primer on Recharacterization and Equitable Subordination

Insiders were protected in making loans to a failing company.

7th Circuit, Illinois, Illinois Northern District

July 25, 2017

‘Bar Order’ Precluding Creditors’ Independent Claims Disapproved in Chapter 7 Settlement

Massachusetts judge explores the circuit split on barring creditors’ direct claims against non-bankrupt third parties.

1st Circuit, Massachusetts

July 21, 2017

Jurisdiction Continues After Confirmation to Complete a Pending Lawsuit

Third Circuit says ‘related to’ jurisdiction can’t be destroyed by subsequent events.

3rd Circuit