Defamation and IIED Claims Are Not ‘Personal Injury Torts’
Section 157(b)(5) does not bar the bankruptcy court from trying defamation and IIED claims, Judge Thuma says, siding with Judge Bernstein.
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Bankruptcy Judgeship Opening Announced for District of Utah
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking applications for a bankruptcy judgeship in the District of Utah. Bankruptcy judges are appointed to 14-year terms pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 152. The position is located in Salt Lake City and will be available starting Feb. 13, 2023, pending the successful completion of a background investigation. The current annual salary is $205,528. The closing date for applications is May 19, 2022.
Bankruptcy Judgeship Opening Announced for District of Utah
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking applications for a bankruptcy judgeship in the District of Utah. Bankruptcy judges are appointed to 14-year terms pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 152. The position is located in Salt Lake City and will be available starting Feb. 13, 2023, pending the successful completion of a background investigation. The current annual salary is $205,528. The closing date for applications is May 19, 2022.
Bankruptcy Judgeship Opening Announced for District of Utah
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking applications for a bankruptcy judgeship in the District of Utah. Bankruptcy judges are appointed to 14-year terms pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 152. The position is located in Salt Lake City and will be available starting Feb. 13, 2023, pending the successful completion of a background investigation. The current annual salary is $205,528. The closing date for applications is May 19, 2022.
Bankruptcy Judgeship Opening Announced for District of Utah
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking applications for a bankruptcy judgeship in the District of Utah. Bankruptcy judges are appointed to 14-year terms pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 152. The position is located in Salt Lake City and will be available starting Feb. 13, 2023, pending the successful completion of a background investigation. The current annual salary is $205,528. The closing date for applications is May 19, 2022.
California Judge Splits with his BAP; Subpoenas Require Court Approval Under Barton
Someone seeking to issue a subpoena to a trustee is the proper party to seek leave under the Barton doctrine, Judge Clarkson says.
Denial of Stay Modification Without Prejudice Can Be Final, Ninth Circuit Says
The Ninth Circuit answered a question left open by the Supreme Court in Ritzen.
Eleventh Circuit Again Predicted to Split with the Second Circuit on Foreign Recognition
Florida district judge explains why a foreign debtor isn’t required to have a presence in the U.S. before the debtor’s foreign representatives can win recognition under chapter 15.
Disregarding Scheduling Orders Can Waive Jury Trials and Objections to Final Orders
Sometimes, demanding a jury trial in answering a complaint comes too late to withdraw the reference.