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Union Pension Plan Lacks Standing to Appeal Rejection of Labor Contract

Labor loses another appeal in the onslaught of energy bankruptcies.

Court :

Alabama Northern District

District Court Bars Discharge When Student Loans Are Taken Voluntarily

District court arguably tightened Eleventh Circuit’s test on student loan dischargeability.

Court :

Alabama Middle District

Courts Split on Standards Justifying Hardship Discharge

‘Catastrophic event’ not required for hardship discharge.

Court :

Alabama Northern District

FDCPA Case Percolates Toward the Eleventh Circuit, Setting up a Petition for Certiorari

$1,000 in damages justifies $36,000 in attorneys’ fees for violating the FDCPA.

Court :

Alabama Middle District

District Court Drubs Mine Workers by Allowing Sale of Coal Assets

Union needs a quickie appeal to the Eleventh Circuit to stop Walter Energy sale.

Court :

Alabama Northern District

Coal Producer Walter Energy Authorized to Terminate Union Contracts and Benefits

Donald Trump represents hope for coal miners, but not for reasons you might think, judge says.

Court :

Alabama Northern District

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