Lender Can’t Use Corporate Structure to Waive a Company’s Right to File Bankruptcy
Delaware’s Judge Carey slams the door on waivers of the right to file chapter 11.
Denial of Settlement Is Not Final and Not Appealable, Sixth Circuit Holds
Supreme Court’s Bullard opinion implies that denials of settlements are not appealable.
Cover Sheet Is No Substitute for Filing a Complaint
Kansas judge strictly enforces rules on filing dischargeability complaints.
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.
Seventh Circuit Requires Chapter 13 Payments Beyond Five Years
Appeals court narrowly reads Bullard on finality.
Careful Timing Lets Chapter 13 Debtors Retain Personal Injury Settlements
Bankruptcy judge interprets ‘cause’ under Section 1329(c) as being debtor-centric.
Claim Objections Are Permissible in Chapter 13 After Plan Confirmation
Tulsa judge permits leisurely objections to unsecured claims in chapter 13.
A Claim Not Existing ‘But For’ Bankruptcy Lacks ‘Arising In’ Bankruptcy Jurisdiction
Bankruptcy jurisdiction narrowly construed to bar suits between nondebtors.
California’s Fee-Shifting Statute Still Does Not Apply to Lift-Stay Motions
District Court says Supreme Court did not impliedly overrule Ninth Circuit’s Johnson decision.
Continuing to Farm Is Not Prerequisite for Relief in Chapter 12
Judge prescribes loose standards for eligibility as a family farmer.