October 05, 2016

Sixth Circuit Split Decision Upholds Equitable Mootness in Chapter 9

Dissenter implores appeals court to sit en banc and reject equitable mootness.

6th Circuit

September 22, 2016

Civil Rights Suit Enjoined by Automatic Stay in Municipal Bankruptcy

District court says bankruptcy court can issue injunction to halt civil rights violation by police.

9th Circuit, California, California Central District

September 13, 2016

Municipality Rekindled Indemnification Obligations After Confirmation, Circuit Says

Ninth Circuit opinion is unremarkable but might be read incorrectly and disastrously.

9th Circuit

August 26, 2016

Bondholders’ Lawsuit Enjoined by the Automatic Stay in PROMESA

Puerto Rico judge rejects constitutional attack on portions of PROMESA.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico

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

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