Venue/Jurisdiction

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

Oct 2017

Interaction Between State and Bankruptcy Courts

Jurisdiction Continues After Confirmation to Complete a Pending Lawsuit

Third Circuit says ‘related to’ jurisdiction can’t be destroyed by subsequent events.

What’s Your Favorite? Supreme Court Decisions that Will Impact (and Already Have Impacted) Bankruptcy Practice

Did the Supreme Court Hint that Bankruptcy Venue Is Too Broad?

The Bristol-Myers decision on state class actions may eventually affect bankruptcy venue.

Bankruptcy Court Can Rule on Personal Injury Claim with Creditor’s Implied Consent

Supreme Court held that Section 157(b)(5) is not jurisdictional, Delaware district judge says.

Substituting Trustee as Plaintiff Is Not a Final Order, Second Circuit Says

Dismissing the debtor as plaintiff is not a final order when the trustee is substituted.

Seventh Circuit Requires Stern Consent from Unserved Defendants in Non-Core Suits

Seventh Circuit complicates life for bankruptcy judges in deciding a case involving magistrates.

The Small-Dollar Preference Venue Guessing Game Under § 1409(b)

Sept 2017

Benchnotes August 2017

Aug 2017