Venue/Jurisdiction

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.

Court :

10th Circuit

New Mexico

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

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Venue/Jurisdiction

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Monday, March 21, 2022

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Vermont Bankruptcy Court Clarifies “Separate Transaction” and Dismisses Involuntary Petition

May 2022

Bankruptcy Code

Topic Tags

Bankruptcy Litigation

Practice and Procedure

Venue/Jurisdiction

Unsecured Trade Creditors

Friday, March 18, 2022

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Venue/Jurisdiction

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

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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.

Court :

9th Circuit

California

California Central District

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.

Court :

9th Circuit

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.

Court :

11th Circuit

Florida

Florida Middle District