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Federal Circuit

Puerto Rico’s Debt-Adjustment Proceedings Weren’t Unconstitutional ‘Takings’

The Federal Circuit upheld the claims court’s decision that taking away bondholders’ collateral wasn’t an unconstitutional taking.

It’s Really Over. No Refunds for Overpayment of Nonuniform U.S. Trustee Fees

Hammons Fall dictated denial of a Tucker Act class action for recovery of overpayment of U.S. Trustee fees in chapter 11 cases.

Sub V Debt ‘Cap’ in Peril of Reverting to About $3 Million on June 21

One senator is blocking an extension of the $7.5 million debt cap for Subchapter V and the $2.75 cap for chapter 13.

In a Bankruptcy Sale, ‘Takings’ Claims Kick in Early

Federal Circuit upholds dismissal of regulatory ‘takings’ claims against New GM.