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Eighth Circuit Broadly Interprets the FDCPA to Protect Consumers

The Eighth Circuit bars clever litigation tactics designed to evade the FDCPA on suits to collect time-barred claims.

8th Circuit

Third Party Liability for Debtor’s Counsel Fees Precludes a Charging Lien

Third party liability for attorneys’ fees can leave debtor’s counsel in a worse position following nonpayment.

2nd Circuit
New York
New York Southern District
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Article Tags
Claims
Bankruptcy Litigation
Court Administration
Creditors' Committee
Fraud
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Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Article Tags
Claims
Bankruptcy Litigation
Corporate Governance
Court Administration
Creditors' Committee
Business Reorganization
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Inside ABI September 2017

Sept 2017

Topic Tags
Bankruptcy Litigation
Consumer Bankruptcy
Municipal Bankruptcy

Defamation Claim Is Not a Personal Injury Tort, New York Judge Rules

California’s anti-SLAPP statute is substantive, but not entirely enforceable in federal court.

2nd Circuit
New York
New York Southern District
Monday, August 28, 2017
Article Tags
Claims
Bankruptcy Litigation
Corporate Governance
Court Administration
Creditors' Committee
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Value of Collateral Does Not Limit Lender’s Fraudulent Transfer Recovery

Ninth Circuit follows the Eleventh with a liberal recovery for an intentionally fraudulent transfer.

9th Circuit
Friday, August 25, 2017
Article Tags
Claims
Bankruptcy Litigation
Corporate Governance
Court Administration
Creditors' Committee
Business Reorganization
Hospitality, Entertainment Venues and Gaming
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If Jevic Is Your Problem, Litigation Finance Might Be Your Solution

Nov 2017

Bankruptcy Code
349
Topic Tags
Bankruptcy Litigation
Practice and Procedure
Business Reorganization
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