Administrative Expense Claims

Benchnotes August 2019

August 2019

Ensuring Enforceability of Liquidated-Damages Provisions

July 2019

Fifth Circuit Facilitates ‘No Money Down’ Chapter 13s

Bankruptcy courts must cooperate before debtors’ counsel are assured of being reimbursed for advancing costs and expenses before filing.

Addressing Environmental Claims and Liabilities in Chapter 11: Administrative Expenses, Third-Party Liability, Abandonment and Brownfield Development

Benchnotes May 2019

May 2019

A Pension Withdrawal Claim Arises Before Withdrawal Occurs, Manhattan Judge Says

Bankruptcy Judge Wiles politely says that the Sixth Circuit reached the correct result for the wrong reason.

Statute of Limitations Wasn’t Tolled During Bankruptcy, Sixth Circuit Rules

Sanctions weren’t justified for attempting to collect a time-barred tax claim.

Another Court Strikes Down Higher U.S. Trustee Fees in Some Cases

A crisis befalls smaller companies that can’t afford the huge increase in U.S. Trustee fees.

2019 Shapero Cup Materials

Benchnotes March 2019

March 2019