Venue/Jurisdiction

Supreme Court to Consider Hearing Two Bankruptcy Cases on April 21

High court may decide whether the ‘safe harbor’ completely preempts state fraudulent transfer laws with regard to LBOs of bankrupt companies.

Fee Application After Completion of Plan Payments Comes Too Late

Fees awarded after discharge are wiped out like everything else.

Medicare’s Jurisdictional Bar and the Bankruptcy Code

May 2017

Delaware District Judge Issues Important Opinion on Third-Party Releases

Bankruptcy courts can’t issue final orders approving third-party releases in chapter 11 plans.

Tribal Sovereign Immunity from Preference Claims

July 2017

Effective Appeal of Exclusivity Orders Under 28 U.S.C. § 158(a)(2)

June 2017

False Claims Suits by Governments Are Not Halted by Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy court held to lack exclusive jurisdiction over exceptions to the automatic stay.

Appealing Positions: Everything You Need to Know About Appeals

"Shark Tank"

Secured Creditors Need Not File Claims in Federal Receiverships, Circuit Holds

Opinion overlooks administrative problems when secured creditors don’t file claims.