Practice and Procedure

Judge Reverses Course and Allows Reclassification of Deficiency Claim

Chapter 13 debtor permitted to surrender collateral and reclassify deficiency as unsecured.

‘Close Nexus’ Test Not Always Applicable for Post-Confirmation Jurisdiction

Rule 2004 may be used after confirmation, even if the plan does not reserve jurisdiction.

Supreme Court Seems Primed to Reverse Jevic, Precluding Structured Settlements

Justices search for rationale for departing from Section 507 priorities in settlements.

Serving a Complaint on a Bank by Ordinary Mail Is a Nullity

Without service by certified mail, a bank is not compelled to respond to a complaint.

BAP Strictly Requires Signing a Pleading for a Rule 9011 Sanction

Advice without signing a pleading does not give rise to a Rule 9011 sanction, but Section 1927 is another story.
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Cutting Off Medicare Funding Is Exempt from the Automatic Stay, First Circuit Says

First Circuit declines to take sides in circuit split over jurisdiction in Medicare disputes.
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