May 06, 2016

Tender Offers in Bankruptcy Pass Muster in the Third Circuit

Third Circuit holds again that equal treatment is not required in settlements.

3rd Circuit

April 04, 2016

Using Correspondent U.S. Bank Can Result in Personal Jurisdiction in U.S. Courts

Fleeting passage of money through the U.S. can bestow jurisdiction on U.S. courts.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

March 22, 2016

Puerto Rico’s Hopes Rise After Oral Argument in the Supreme Court

Some justices ask why Puerto Rico can’t legislate to keep the lights on.

Supreme Court

February 19, 2016

No Claim Arises from Loss of a Make-Whole Premium, Delaware District Judge Holds

Delaware is now on par with New York in disallowing make-whole premiums.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

February 16, 2016

Defrauded Customers Make Introducing Broker Eligible for Liquidation under SIPA

SIPC steps in to help pay claims of defrauded customers of introducing broker.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Southern District

January 29, 2016

Sixth Circuit Nixes the Notion of Artificial Impairment for Plan Confirmation

Sixth and Fifth Circuits arguably disagree on what constitutes artificial impairment to confirm a chapter 11 plan.

6th Circuit

January 20, 2016

Lenders Win Again, Beating Back Forced Vesting of Title through Chapter 13

Massachusetts judges disagree on ‘forced vesting’ in chapter 13 plan.

1st Circuit, Massachusetts

January 12, 2016

Seventh Circuit Reverses District Court Again, Lowering Standard for ‘Inquiry Notice’

Posner pens a gem warning banks about ignoring signs of fraud.

7th Circuit

January 08, 2016

Another Lower Court Nixes an FDCPA Claim Based on a Time-Barred Debt

Chicago bankruptcy judge opines on how the circuit should rule on the FDCPA.

7th Circuit, Illinois, Illinois Northern District