Practice and Procedure

Using Correspondent U.S. Bank Can Result in Personal Jurisdiction in U.S. Courts

Fleeting passage of money through the U.S. can bestow jurisdiction on U.S. courts.

Extension Granted for Filing Claims When Case Temporarily Dismissed

First Circuit becomes first appeals court to allow more time for a claim following dismissal.

BAPs Lack Jurisdiction to Issue Mandamus Writs, Ninth Circuit Majority Holds

BAPs weren’t created by Congress, Ninth Circuit holds over vigorous dissent.

Second Circuit May Be Trimming Back Doctrine of Equitable Mootness

Another circuit joins the trend toward limiting the doctrine of equitable mootness.

You Be the Judge! Interactive Evidence for the Consumer Lawyer

Do You Want to Know a Secret? Do You Promise Not to Tell? Confidentiality of Personal Data Identifiers: Impact of Foreclosure Firm’s Bankruptcy or ABC; Mailing Lists; Proof of Claim Issues; Consequences of Disclosure

Paskay 2016 Memorial Luncheon and Keynote

Civility Now: More Than Just the Ethical Practice of Law

FDCPA Case Percolates Toward the Eleventh Circuit, Setting up a Petition for Certiorari

$1,000 in damages justifies $36,000 in attorneys’ fees for violating the FDCPA.

Fraud Isn’t the Only Ground for Revoking Chapter 13 Confirmation

Court in the Ninth Circuit takes more flexible approach to revoking confirmation.