Although Interlocutory, Orders Refusing to Compel Arbitration Can Be Appealed
An appeal brewing in West Virginia may give the Fourth Circuit an opportunity to decide when or whether arbitration agreements are enforceable in bankruptcy.
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Stay Violator Held Liable for Debtor’s Attorneys’ Fees Incurred to Collect Damages
When a stay violator refused to reimburse debtor’s counsel for fees to stop the stay violation, Judge Rebecca Connelly awarded attorneys’ fees for time spent to collect attorneys’ fees.
West Virginia Judge Allows Conversion to Subchapter V After Deadlines Passed
When drafting a statute, Congress cannot ‘think of every single esoteric possibility,’ Judge Mignault says.
Certified Mail Can Be an Inferior Method for Serving a Summons and Complaint
Serving a summons and complaint by certified mail is ineffective without a return receipt.
Treasury Offset Program Can’t Be Used After Bankruptcy, District Judge Says
Now on the district court bench, then-Bankruptcy Judge Frank Volk was upheld in a tricky case involving the government’s right of setoff.
‘Treasury Offset Program’ Can’t Be Used After Bankruptcy, Judge Volk Rules
Bankruptcy Judge Volk, nominated for the district court, rules in favor of the debtor on a question dividing the courts.
Judge Name - Do not use it.
Frank W. Volk
Makewhole Premium Disallowed When the Debt Had Been Accelerated
Judge Flatley avoids taking sides in the Second/Third Circuit split.
Judge Name - Do not use it.
Patrick M. Flatley
Ok to Bifurcate the Lien on an Auto Used by the Debtor’s Non-Filing Partner
Congress created a loophole in the hanging paragraph in Section 1325(a).
Judge Name - Do not use it.
Patrick M. Flatley