Religious Court Had No Pecuniary Interest and Thus Lacked Standing to Appeal
Rabbinical court was barred from attaching an injunction under the First Amendment.
New York Judge Rejects Ninth Circuit’s Ybarra Doctrine that Revives Discharged Claims
Ninth Circuit decision based on policy, not statutory language, is wrong, S.D.N.Y. judge says.
Post-Confirmation Jurisdiction Is Narrow Following a Bona Fide Reorganization
After confirmation, New York’s Judge Glenn requires ‘close nexus’ for jurisdiction.
New York District Judge Lays Down Lenient Standard for Imputing Fraudulent Intent
Former Bankruptcy Judge Gerber reversed in Lyondell for being too strict, then for being too lenient.
A Claim Not Existing ‘But For’ Bankruptcy Lacks ‘Arising In’ Bankruptcy Jurisdiction
Bankruptcy jurisdiction narrowly construed to bar suits between nondebtors.
New York District Judges Disagree on Arbitrating Violations of the Discharge Injunction
Important bankruptcy class action cases heading for the Second Circuit.
District Court Upholds Procedures for Suspending a Panel Trustee
Panel trustee suspended for unfair, harsh, accusatory examination of debtors.
Madoff Trustee Nearing His First Judgment after Seven Years of Litigation
Madoff’s ‘net winners’ have their backs against the wall in fraudulent transfer suits.
Aircraft Lenders Lose Again on Requiring Compliance with Return Provisions
New York judge summarizes prior decisions about returning surplus aircraft.
Using Correspondent U.S. Bank Can Result in Personal Jurisdiction in U.S. Courts
Fleeting passage of money through the U.S. can bestow jurisdiction on U.S. courts.