California Judge Lays Out Rules for Jury Trials in Bankruptcy Court
Bankruptcy Judge Barash construes local rules to avoid invalidating a right to a jury trial.
Arresting the Debtor During Mediation Is a Very Big No-No
How to ruin a good case: have your adversary arrested during mediation.
Sale of a Nonoperating Hospital Doesn’t Require State Approval
Attorney General’s oversight was avoided by shutting down a nonprofit hospital.
Judge Splits with his BAP and Allows ‘Substantial Contribution’ Claim in Chapter 7
Split grows on whether ‘substantial contribution’ claims are limited to chapters 9 and 11.
Civil Rights Suit Enjoined by Automatic Stay in Municipal Bankruptcy
District court says bankruptcy court can issue injunction to halt civil rights violation by police.
A $15,000 Civil Contempt Order Was Interlocutory and Not Appealable
Perhaps a civil contempt order should sometimes be final in bankruptcy.