Ethics and Professional Responsibility
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Effective Motion Practice in Bankruptcy Court
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The ‘Probate Exception’ to Federal Subject Matter Jurisdiction Is Narrow
The ‘probate exception’ to federal subject matter jurisdiction does not prevent bankruptcy courts from basing decisions on state trusts and estates law, except in limited circumstances.
Court:
Judge Christopher Klein Writes ‘Cliffs Notes’ on Transferring Venue of Related Cases
In transferring venue of a related case under Rule 1014(b), the bankruptcy court can move sua sponte and need not await a venue motion by a creditor or party in interest.
Barton Halted Third Parties from Suing in an Allegedly Better Forum
When third parties sued a trust created by a confirmed chapter 11 plan, Judge Garrity declined to invent any new exceptions to the Barton doctrine.