Russian Bankruptcy Given Chapter 15 Recognition Despite Allegations of Corruption
‘Disinterestedness’ doesn’t apply to a foreign representative in chapter 15.
Co-Conspirator’s Intent Is Enough for Nondischargeability, Fifth Circuit Holds
A ‘no harm, no foul’ stay violation is harmless error.
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Boston Judge Identifies a Potential Constitutional Infirmity in PROMESA
The automatic stay as applied might sometimes deny constitutional equal protection, judge says.
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Ninth Circuit Revises an Automatic Stay Opinion from Three Years Ago
Appeals court avoids a split of circuits by deciding a different issue this time.
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Collecting Criminal Restitution Does Not Violate the Automatic Stay
Three circuits permit collection of criminal restitution despite the automatic stay.
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Rooker-Feldman Protects Unperfected Mortgages and Permits Foreclosure
Unperfected mortgage can be perfected after discharge, BAP implies.
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Monetary Sanctions Are Available to Remedy Violations of the Co-Debtor Stay
Section 105(a) was utilized because Section 1301 is silent on sanctions.