Alternative Dispute Resolution

Arbitration in Bankruptcy Isn’t All or Nothing, Judge David Cleary Says

Chicago’s Judge David Cleary called for post-confirmation arbitration of claims between the debtor and a creditor, but no arbitration for the creditor’s defenses, raising questions of bankruptcy law.

Court :

7th Circuit

Illinois

Illinois Northern District

Navigating the Unique Terrain of Out-of-Court Workouts for Corporate Restructurings in Japan

April 2025

Bankruptcy Code

none

Topic Tags

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Legislation

Practice and Procedure

International Insolvency

Going Rogue: Revisiting Mediation and Preliminary Injunctions in Ch. 11

May 2025

Bankruptcy Code

105

11 U.S.C. § 362

Topic Tags

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Automatic Stay

Claims

Bankruptcy Litigation

Practice and Procedure

Business Reorganization

Mass Tort Bankruptcy Settlements in Purdue’s Wake

March 2025

Bankruptcy Code

11 U.S.C. § 363

Topic Tags

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Claims

Plan Confirmation

Practice and Procedure

Insurance

Mass Torts

It is time to amend Bankruptcy Rule 9031 to permit the appointment of special masters in bankruptcy.

Discussion of the compelling reasons why Bankruptcy Rule 9031 should be repealed or amended to allow for the appointment of special masters in bankruptcy cases and proceedings. Debtor Suggested Speakers

Hon. Noel L.

Hillman (ret.)

NHillman@gibbonslaw.com

Mark Conlan mconlan@gibbonslaw.com Gibbons P.C.

Suggested Categories

Bankruptcy Process and Procedure

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bankruptcy Litigation

Plan Confirmation

Practice and Procedure

Mass Torts