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Circuit Expands Espinosa to Include Failure to Give Notice of Third-Party Releases

Eleventh Circuit holds that the lack of notice required by Bankruptcy Rule 2002(c)(3) did not result in the invalidity of non-debtor, third-party releases in a chapter 11 plan.

11th Circuit

Eleventh Circuit Differentiates the Two Standards for Approval of Non-Debtor Releases

The Eleventh Circuit has two standards for non-debtor releases: One for free-standing settlements and another for releases engrafted into chapter 11 reorganization plans

11th Circuit

Sometimes, a Judgment Lien from Foreclosure Can Be Avoided as Homestead Impairment

A deficiency judgment arising from foreclosure of another parcel of real estate can be avoided as an impairment of a debtor’s homestead exemption.

11th Circuit
Florida
Florida Middle District

Eleventh Circuit Says Section 363(m) Even Moots Appeals Not Properly Authorized

In a concurrence, Circuit Judge Jordan questions whether rollups are permitted under Eleventh Circuit authority.

11th Circuit

Lender Was Lucky to Recover Anything on an Unauthorized $5.2 Million Loan

The bankruptcy court was accorded wide discretion in deciding how to treat a $5.2 million loan that was neither disclosed to nor approved by the bankruptcy court.

11th Circuit
Georgia
Georgia Northern District

Student Loans Were Discharged Only with Assistance from Pro Bono Counsel

A debtor with negative disposable income was forced to go through two trials and three appeals to discharge student loans.

11th Circuit
Alabama
Alabama Middle District

Time Limits for Effecting Service of Process Can Be Flexible, Eleventh Circuit Says

Under unusual circumstances, a two-year delay in completing service of process was not fatal in the Eleventh Circuit.

11th Circuit

Pawn Loans May Be Modified in Chapter 13 if There Wasn’t a Default Before Filing

Eleventh Circuit limits its own precedent to say that pawn lenders aren’t entirely immune from bankruptcy.

11th Circuit

Eleventh Circuit Predicted to Split with the Second Circuit on Foreign Recognition

Judge Vaughan explains why a foreign debtor isn’t required to have a presence in the U.S. before the debtor’s foreign representatives can win recognition under chapter 15.

11th Circuit
Florida
Florida Middle District

Gerrymandering to Create an Accepting Class Didn’t Pass Muster in Orlando, Fla.

Paying more to the sole creditor in the only accepting class unfairly discriminated against other unsecured creditors, Judge Jennemann said.

11th Circuit
Florida
Florida Middle District
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