November 18, 2016

Puerto Rico Beats Back Another Attack by Holders of Defaulted Bonds

Judge in Puerto Rico is forcing holders of defaulted bonds to negotiate, not litigate.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico

November 09, 2016

PROMESA’s and Bankruptcy Code’s Automatic Stay Are Similar, Not Identical

Temporary diversion of collateral doesn’t require ‘adequate protection,’ Puerto Rico Judge says.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico

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 29, 2016

Puerto Rico Enjoined from Collecting an Unconstitutional Corporate Tax

District Court trims Puerto Rico’s tax revenue by ruling in favor of Wal-Mart.

1st Circuit, Puerto Rico

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