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February 04, 2019

Ninth Circuit says that Section 158(d)(1) isn’t an appeals court’s jurisdiction over a ‘Stern’ matter.

January 31, 2019

‘Old’ GM lenders lose again while attempting to avoid the consequences of a $1.5 billion mistake.

January 29, 2019

Sometimes, a third party’s action can harm the debtor, but a creditor can still prosecute an independent claim against the third party.

January 28, 2019

Bankruptcy judge reluctantly follows precedent where the Seventh Circuit is in the minority on the new value defense.

January 25, 2019

The Supreme Court is invited to resolve a circuit split and decide whether inaction can violate the automatic stay.

January 24, 2019

Withdrawing a proof of claim will not divest the bankruptcy court of jurisdiction to try an avoidance action without a jury, Judge Bernstein says.

January 23, 2019

Newly appointed circuit judge uses ancient English law to illuminate the Bankruptcy Code.

January 22, 2019

O.W. Bunker makes law again, this time on standing to appeal, not on maritime liens.

January 17, 2019

Second Circuit interprets PACA to preclude setting off debts and credits from the sale of perishable agricultural commodities.

January 14, 2019

Bankruptcy needs blanket judicial immunity from the Federal Arbitration Act after the Supreme Court’s Schein decision.