November 29, 2016

Section 106 Waivers of Sovereign Immunity May Be Unconstitutional Sometimes

Patriot Coal decision analyzes Supreme Court authorities on sovereign immunity.

4th Circuit, Virginia, Virginia Eastern District

July 28, 2016

Award of Attorneys’ Fees to the Government Is a Dischargeable Debt

Section 523(a)(7) interpreted narrowly in a fee-shifting dispute.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Eastern District

July 13, 2016

Circuits Now Split on Bankruptcy Jurisdiction over Medicare Disputes

Eleventh Circuit allows the government on its own to shut down a health care provider in chapter 11.

11th Circuit

June 28, 2016

Supreme Court Will Review Jevic to Rule on Structured Dismissals and Gift Plans

Having avoided chapter 11 cases, the high court will tackle a major reorganization issue.

June 14, 2016

Supreme Court Invalidates Puerto Rico’s Local Law for Municipal Debt Adjustment

Congress is the last resort for Puerto Rico to deal with looming debt default.

Supreme Court

June 13, 2016

Supreme Court Opinion Sheds Some Light on the Municipal Debt-Adjustment Case

High court pronounces on Puerto Rico’s sovereignty. Will it do so a second time?

Supreme Court

May 25, 2016

Supreme Court Likely to Decide Whether ‘Structured Dismissals’ Are Permissible

Justices may rule on whether bankruptcy settlements can disregard Section 507 priorities.

Supreme Court

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