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The RICO suit by Jay Alix Against McKinsey mostly survived a motion to dismiss.

Unlike the case we reported on yesterday, there was no ‘related to’ jurisdiction because the outcome of a suit between two nondebtors wouldn’t have a direct effect on the bankrupt estate.

There could be ‘related to’ jurisdiction if a lawsuit between nondebtors might reduce claims against the bankrupt estate.

Monetary defaults, including default rates and fees, must be cured before a debtor may assume a loan agreement, New York’s Judge Bentley rules.

Contracts with corporations aren’t likely to be personal services contracts.

A two-story commercial condominium wasn’t ‘single asset real estate,’ Judge Mastando holds.

Courts are divided on whether electricity supplied within 20 days of bankruptcy gives rise to an administrative priority claim.

A federal district judge in New York holds that the safe harbor in Section 546(g) doesn’t preempt state fraudulent transfer laws.

The U.S. Attorney argued in district court that the Voyager plan would bar the government from enforcing federal regulations and criminal laws.

Before confirmation, district judge says that a chapter 13 debtor is only required to turn over disposable income to a trustee, not proceeds from a post-petition sale of property.