No ‘Core’ Jurisdiction to Protect Nondebtors with Injunctions, N.Y. District Judge Says
New York district judge differs with the Third Circuit on a bankruptcy court’s constitutional power to issue nondebtor, third-party releases.
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Seventh Circuit Bars ‘Objector Blackmail’ in a Class Settlement
The Seventh Circuit uses broad equitable powers to prevent one member of a class from receiving a settlement when appealing an issue applicable to the entire class.
Fifth Circuit Bans Molina Provisions in Chapter 13 Plans
Court cannot impose a nonstatutory provision on a chapter 13 ‘full payment’ plan that restricts the debtor’s right to modify a confirmed plan.
Stripping Down a Mortgage on a Mixed-Use Property Under the SBRA
A New York court allows a chapter 11 case pending for 15 months to redesignate for treatment under the Small Business Reorganization Act.
Lack of Familiarity with PACER Is No Excuse for a Late Filing
Filing with PACER should be left to the experts, by which we mean paralegals.
Critical Vendor Motion Heads for the Second Circuit
New York district court upholds a typical critical vendor order.