Jurisdiction Continues After Confirmation to Complete a Pending Lawsuit
Third Circuit says ‘related to’ jurisdiction can’t be destroyed by subsequent events.
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Did the Supreme Court Hint that Bankruptcy Venue Is Too Broad?
The Bristol-Myers decision on state class actions may eventually affect bankruptcy venue.
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Bankruptcy Court Can Rule on Personal Injury Claim with Creditor’s Implied Consent
Supreme Court held that Section 157(b)(5) is not jurisdictional, Delaware district judge says.
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Substituting Trustee as Plaintiff Is Not a Final Order, Second Circuit Says
Dismissing the debtor as plaintiff is not a final order when the trustee is substituted.
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Seventh Circuit Requires Stern Consent from Unserved Defendants in Non-Core Suits
Seventh Circuit complicates life for bankruptcy judges in deciding a case involving magistrates.
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