Plan Confirmation

Class Settlements After Confirmation Require Rule 23 Class Certification

Judge Glenn in Manhattan straightens up some of the mess created when GM didn’t disclose ignition switch defects before confirmation.

District Court Finds Constitutional Power to Grant Releases in Confirmation Orders

Delaware district judge rules that the bankruptcy court has final adjudicatory power to include third-party releases in confirmation orders.

Makewhole Premium Disallowed When the Debt Had Been Accelerated

Judge Flatley avoids taking sides in the Second/Third Circuit split.

Chicago Judge Refuses to Confirm a ‘Step’ Chapter 13 Plan

Judge Barnes won’t allow a chapter 13 debtor’s counsel to be paid at the expense of secured creditors.

Courts Split over Interest on Unsecured Claims in 100% Chapter 13 Plans

‘Value’ doesn’t mean ‘present value’ in Section 1325(b)(1)(A), Judge Lorch says.

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