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Preemption easier to find than implied repeal, Chicago district judge says.

In one respect, bankruptcy judges have more authority than district judges.

Debtor kicked into longer plan as a consequence of employer’s expense reimbursements.

Finality depends on the final resolution of a dispute, not an issue within a dispute, Circuit Judge Easterbrook says.

‘Related to’ jurisdiction arises only if unsecured creditors are affected, judge holds.

Enforcing an Article III court’s decision on ownership is a ‘core’ proceeding, Judge Posner rules.

Over dissent, the Seventh Circuit creates a safe harbor for pursuing stale claims in bankruptcy.

The lawyer who lost Wellness International may be facing malpractice liability.

Seventh Circuit won’t immunize an LBO from fraudulent transfer just by using a bank conduit.

Annuity purchased 18 months before bankruptcy is exempt in Wisconsin.