March 29, 2019
First Circuit interprets chapter 9 and PROMESA to permit but not compel payments to special revenue bondholders during debt arrangement proceedings.
March 28, 2019
First Circuit bars use of declaratory judgments restricting Puerto Rico’s use of tax revenues.
First Circuit bars use of declaratory judgments restricting Puerto Rico’s use of tax revenues.
March 26, 2019
A failure to distinguish between res judicata and collateral estoppel turned out to be costly.
A failure to distinguish between res judicata and collateral estoppel turned out to be costly.
March 21, 2019
A mortgage recorded more than 30 days after closing resulted in a transfer within the preference window.
A mortgage recorded more than 30 days after closing resulted in a transfer within the preference window.
March 20, 2019
Judge Bernstein distinguishes a Second Circuit opinion to rule that a makewhole premium is allowable in bankruptcy.
Judge Bernstein distinguishes a Second Circuit opinion to rule that a makewhole premium is allowable in bankruptcy.
March 19, 2019
California judge differs with the Third Circuit regarding the presumption of collateral value flowing from a lender’s proof of secured claim.