Rochelle's Daily Wire

ABI Exclusive

September 10, 2019

Defendants in lawsuits by Lehman Brothers are stuck in bankruptcy court until the cases are ready for a jury trial.

September 9, 2019

An appeal in the Ninth Circuit did not reach the issue to be decided by the Supreme Court in <em>Rodriguez</em>.
An appeal in the Ninth Circuit did not reach the issue to be decided by the Supreme Court in <em>Rodriguez</em>.

August 29, 2019

Even though subject matter jurisdiction persists when there is no longer an effect on the estate, the court may exercise discretion to dismiss, the Fifth Circuit says.
Even though subject matter jurisdiction persists when there is no longer an effect on the estate, the court may exercise discretion to dismiss, the Fifth Circuit says.

August 5, 2019

Reasonableness of breakup fee is measured by the total contract price, not the amount retained by the debtor.
Reasonableness of breakup fee is measured by the total contract price, not the amount retained by the debtor.

July 25, 2019

Fifth Circuit permits bar orders in receiverships while blocking nonconsensual, third-party releases in chapter 11 plans.
Fifth Circuit permits bar orders in receiverships while blocking nonconsensual, third-party releases in chapter 11 plans.

July 23, 2019

The Pacor test for ‘related to’ jurisdiction isn’t so broad when it comes to indemnification agreements.