Florida Judge Bars Redesignation Under the SBRA When Deadlines Have Already Lapsed
With deadlines already elapsed, Judge Grossman disagrees with three judges who allowed redesignation under subchapter V of chapter 11.
Seventh Circuit Bars ‘Objector Blackmail’ in a Class Settlement
The Seventh Circuit uses broad equitable powers to prevent one member of a class from receiving a settlement when appealing an issue applicable to the entire class.
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Seven-Year Chapter 13 Stretchout Isn’t Available for Plans Confirmed After March 27
Two judges agree that the CARES Act amendment allowing chapter 13 plans to run for seven years is applicable only to plans confirmed before March 27.
Tenth Circuit BAP Says that Section 364(d)(1) Can’t Be Used for Priming Lien in a Plan
In a SARE case, the BAP says that the bankruptcy court cannot deny a lift-stay motion without finding that confirmation is reasonably possible in a reasonable time.
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Increasingly Popular SBRA Permits Restructuring Personal Guarantees of Corporate Debt
More than 600 cases have already been filed under the SBRA since subchapter V of chapter 11 became effective in February.
Three Judges Permit Redesignation under the SBRA, But with Qualifications
The SBRA can be used to extinguish a creditors’ committee previously appointed in a ‘traditional’ chapter 11 case.
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