New York Southern District

New York Judge Rejects Ninth Circuit’s Ybarra Doctrine that Revives Discharged Claims

Ninth Circuit decision based on policy, not statutory language, is wrong, S.D.N.Y. judge says.

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Post-Confirmation Jurisdiction Is Narrow Following a Bona Fide Reorganization

After confirmation, New York’s Judge Glenn requires ‘close nexus’ for jurisdiction.

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New York District Judge Lays Down Lenient Standard for Imputing Fraudulent Intent

Former Bankruptcy Judge Gerber reversed in Lyondell for being too strict, then for being too lenient.

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A Claim Not Existing ‘But For’ Bankruptcy Lacks ‘Arising In’ Bankruptcy Jurisdiction

Bankruptcy jurisdiction narrowly construed to bar suits between nondebtors.

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New York District Judges Disagree on Arbitrating Violations of the Discharge Injunction

Important bankruptcy class action cases heading for the Second Circuit.

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District Court Upholds Procedures for Suspending a Panel Trustee

Panel trustee suspended for unfair, harsh, accusatory examination of debtors.

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Madoff Trustee Nearing His First Judgment after Seven Years of Litigation

Madoff’s ‘net winners’ have their backs against the wall in fraudulent transfer suits.

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Aircraft Lenders Lose Again on Requiring Compliance with Return Provisions

New York judge summarizes prior decisions about returning surplus aircraft.

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Using Correspondent U.S. Bank Can Result in Personal Jurisdiction in U.S. Courts

Fleeting passage of money through the U.S. can bestow jurisdiction on U.S. courts.

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