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February 29, 2016

11th Circuit May Follow 5th Circuit by Limiting Judicial Estoppel in Bankruptcy

Judge Tjoflat dissents from his own opinion to advocate rehearing en banc.

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February 25, 2016

Auditors of a Ponzi Scheme Are Exonerated in the Ninth Circuit

Be sure to issue a qualified report when auditing a Ponzi scheme.

9th Circuit ,

Auditors of a Ponzi Scheme Are Exonerated in the Ninth Circuit

Be sure to issue a qualified report when auditing a Ponzi scheme.

9th Circuit ,

February 24, 2016

Tim Blixseth Making Law on Extended Jailing for Civil Contempt

Is one year’s jailing too long for civil contempt? Evidently not in Montana.

9th Circuit , Montana ,

Tim Blixseth Making Law on Extended Jailing for Civil Contempt

Is one year’s jailing too long for civil contempt? Evidently not in Montana.

9th Circuit , Montana ,

February 19, 2016

Madoff Trustee Beats Back Another End Run Around $7.2 Billion Settlement

Someone who pays $7.2 billion is entitled to a court’s sympathy and protection.

2nd Circuit , New York , New York Southern District ,

Madoff Trustee Beats Back Another End Run Around $7.2 Billion Settlement

Someone who pays $7.2 billion is entitled to a court’s sympathy and protection.

2nd Circuit , New York , New York Southern District ,

February 16, 2016

Defrauded Customers Make Introducing Broker Eligible for Liquidation under SIPA

SIPC steps in to help pay claims of defrauded customers of introducing broker.

2nd Circuit , New York , New York Southern District ,

Defrauded Customers Make Introducing Broker Eligible for Liquidation under SIPA

SIPC steps in to help pay claims of defrauded customers of introducing broker.

2nd Circuit , New York , New York Southern District ,

January 19, 2016

Minimal Activities in Foreign Liquidation Are No Basis for Chapter 15 Recognition

Judge Gerber pens a treatise on consequences of bad-faith chapter 15 filing.

2nd Circuit , New York , New York Southern District ,