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Eleventh Circuit Explains an Interlocutory Order Can Become ‘Final’ for an Appeal

Federal Rule 41(a)(1)(A) only permits voluntary dismissal of an entire action, not individual claims, the Eleventh Circuit says.

11th Circuit

Litigating Backstop Agreements: The Limits of Appellate Jurisdiction

April 2023

Bankruptcy Code
11 U.S.C. § 363
158
503
Topic Tags
Venue/Jurisdiction

Unlike the Eleventh Circuit, Barton Is Alive and Well in the Fifth Circuit

In a case irreconcilable with two recent opinions from the Eleventh Circuit, the Fifth Circuit invokes Barton to bar a lawsuit against a trustee after the bankruptcy case had been closed.

5th Circuit

Chapter 15 Update/Recognition Issues

Bankruptcy Code
101
1129
1501
1502
1506
1507
1515
1516
1517
1520
1521
1522
Topics
Venue/Jurisdiction
International Insolvency

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Current Events with Bill Rochelle (and Guests!)

Bankruptcy Code
1191
1192
1334(b)
523(a)(6)
524(g)
548(a)(1)(A)
101
105
106
107
109
11 U.S.C. § 363(m)
586
327
330
348
363
365
502
503
506
507
522
523
524
525
526
527
528
546
547
554
561
724
726
727
741
1112
1123
1124
1129
1141
1226
1228
1306
1307
1325
1326
1327
1329
1502
1516
1517
1520
1521
362
541
544
548
Topics
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Asset Sales
Automatic Stay
Claims
Executory Contracts/Leases
Fraudulent Transfers
Plan Confirmation
Preferences
Professional Compensation/Fees
Venue/Jurisdiction
Consumer Bankruptcy
Discharge/Dischargeability
Business Reorganization
International Insolvency
Puerto Rico
Small Business

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ABI Talks: Chapter 11 Cases of Interest

Bankruptcy Code
105
363
365
503
Topics
Court Administration
Venue/Jurisdiction
Business Reorganization

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JPA No. 111: Smooth Landing for Foreign SPVs in U.S. Courts

March 2023

Bankruptcy Code
109
Topic Tags
Venue/Jurisdiction
Business Reorganization
International Insolvency

Burford Abstention Can Apply in Bankruptcy Alongside Abstention in 28 U.S.C. § 1334(c)

Interference with state regulators can compel a bankruptcy court to abstain, even if abstention was not required under 28 U.S.C. § 1334(c).

5th Circuit

Plan-Support Agreements: Uncertainty Abounds

Feb 2023

Bankruptcy Code
1125
Topic Tags
Administrative Expense Claims
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Claims
Bankruptcy Litigation
Creditors' Committee
Financial Advisors
Plan Confirmation
Practice and Procedure
Venue/Jurisdiction
Business Reorganization
Finance and Banking
International Insolvency
Investment Banking
Turnaround Issues

Great Debates

Bankruptcy Code
524(g)
105
341
524
1123
1129
Topics
Bankruptcy Litigation
Venue/Jurisdiction
International Insolvency

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