May 22, 2017

Narrow Arbitration Clause Loses the Presumption of Arbitrability

Bankruptcy judge to interpret the contract before arbitrators calculate the result.

3rd Circuit, Delaware

May 19, 2017

Lump-Sum Child Support Claim Disallowed when Debtor Was Current

‘Relationship test’ bolsters Texas judge in disallowing claim for child support.

5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Western District

May 18, 2017

Sale of a Nonoperating Hospital Doesn’t Require State Approval

Attorney General’s oversight was avoided by shutting down a nonprofit hospital.

9th Circuit, California, California Central District

May 17, 2017

Chapter 13 Debtor Held to Lack Standing to Prosecute a Claim on an Exempt Asset

Judge fails to distinguish between cases in chapter 7 and chapter 13.

7th Circuit, Illinois, Illinois Northern District

May 16, 2017

After Chapter 13 Dismissal, Counsel Fees Aren’t Paid

Harris v. Viegelahn extended from chapter 13 conversions to dismissals.

5th Circuit, Louisiana, Louisiana Western District

May 15, 2017

Why a Secured Creditor’s Deficiency Wasn’t Treated as an Unsecured Claim

Post-discharge default didn’t entitle a lender to treatment as an unsecured creditor.

5th Circuit, Mississippi, Mississippi Northern District

May 15, 2017

Supreme Court Allows Debt Collectors to File Time-Barred Proofs of Claim

High court allows a business model that is based on the inadvertence of trustees and creditors.

Supreme Court

May 12, 2017

Courts Split on Arbitration over Dischargeability of Student Loans

Seattle judge disagrees with Florida judge on arbitration over bar study loans, while Second Circuit ponders the issue.

9th Circuit, Washington, Washington Western District

May 12, 2017

Latent Defects in Medical Devices Don’t Give Rise to Estate Property

Segal v. Rochelle prevented a personal injury claim from becoming estate property.

2nd Circuit, New York, New York Eastern District

May 11, 2017

Second Circuit Describes When Claims Based on Securities Are Subordinated

Lehman workers barred from making claims based on worthless stock awards.

2nd Circuit