Practice and Procedure

Unbundling as a Means of Financing Bankruptcy Fees and Working Without a “Wet” Signature

Oct 2017

‘Related To’ Jurisdiction Exists over Lien Dispute Between a Creditor and Its Lawyers

Delaying confirmation wasn’t grounds to abstain.

Arbitration Ordered Although Creditor Filed a Proof of Claim

District court orders arbitration to avoid constitutional infirmities in bankruptcy court’s power to determine a claim against a creditor.

Misguided Travelers: The First Circuit’s Divergent Decision on Post-Sale Jurisdiction

Oct 2017

Liquidation Trustee Cannot Recover Under D&O Policy Due to Insured-vs.-Insured Exception

Oct 2017

Orders Reversing Confirmation Are Not Final and Not Appealable

Ninth Circuit ducks a chance to rule on ‘forced vesting.’

Judicial Town Hall

Spokeo Heading for an Encore in the Supreme Court

Another Spokeo opinion from the Supreme Court may trim back federal consumer protection laws.

Existence of a Committee Precludes Tolling the Statute for Adverse Domination

The statute is tolled only if the creditors’ committee is denied standing to sue.