A split of circuits will result if the Second Circuit does not reverse a Madoff decision.
If a preference theory fails, try fraudulent transfer.
Venezuela let off the hook for expropriating assets.
Delaware district and bankruptcy judges now disagree with the Second Circuit’s holding that the federal safe harbor preempts state fraudulent transfer law.
Madoff spawns more law, this time on expert testimony about the good faith defense to a fraudulent transfer with ‘actual intent.’
Ninth Circuit won’t rehear DBSI, creating a split with the Seventh Circuit on Sections 106(a)(1) and 544(b)(1).
Virginia judge sides with Third Circuit to hold that ‘S’ status is not a corporate debtor’s property.
Feb 2018
Choice of law isn’t an affirmative defense that can be waived, Judge Gross says.