Rehearing Petition Attacks Fifth Circuit Opinions Stripping Exemptions of their Finality
Petition characterizes Fifth Circuit as standing alone by rejecting the ‘snapshot rule' for exemptions.
‘Gift Plan’ Succeeds in Delaware Despite Jevic’s Ban on ‘Structured Dismissals’
Case shows why gift plans and structured dismissals demand a different analysis.
Third Circuit Adopts High Standard for WARN Act Liability
Six circuits now require probability of layoffs as a condition to WARN Act liability.
Fraudulent Transfer of Fully Encumbered Property Isn’t Fraudulent in Georgia
A transfer of fully encumbered property isn’t a ‘transfer’ under UFTA, Georgia judge holds.
‘Cert’ Petition Seeks to Resolve Circuit Split on What’s a ‘Transfer’
High court should grant review to ensure fraudsters don’t escape consequences.
Russian Bankruptcy Given Chapter 15 Recognition Despite Allegations of Corruption
‘Disinterestedness’ doesn’t apply to a foreign representative in chapter 15.
Debtor’s Settlement Cannot Compromise a Creditor’s Claim Objection
‘Plain language’ of Section 502(b) prevents debtors from settling claim objections brought by creditors, Utah judge rules.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Tough Civil Sanctions for Contempt of Turnover Order
Two years in jail and $1,000 in daily fines are ok as civil contempt sanctions.
An Allowance of Compensation Is Not a Money Judgment, Judge Teel Holds
Decision shows why fee awards are difficult to collect after dismissal.
Florida Judge Narrowly Interprets Eleventh Circuit’s Failla Decision on Surrender
Decisions to surrender aren’t made in ‘perpetuity,’ Judge Isicoff holds.