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Third Circuit leaves open the question of whether distributions to shareholders in chapter 11 must follow FINRA rules.

Two circuits and a BAP now invoke ‘equitable mootness’ to dismiss appeals from orders confirming chapter 9 municipal debt adjustment plans.

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Judge Lynch of Tacoma follows Idaho’s Judge Pappas in determining the size of a ‘household’ when someone is a part-time resident.

Ninth Circuit BAP explains when the holder of a nondischargeable claim can be enjoined from collecting during the life of an individual’s chapter 11 plan.

A $30 million haircut is not ‘unfair discrimination’ to preclude cramming down a plan.

Opinion doesn’t cite contrary Ninth Circuit and BAP authority permitting ‘chapter 20.’