Bankruptcy Litigation

2nd Circuit Aug 2, 2021

Second Circuit Makes Taggart Applicable to All Contempt Citations in Bankruptcy Court

Even for egregious, repeated violations of Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1, the bankruptcy court may only award recovery of economic losses, never punitive damages.
Supreme Court Jun 25, 2021

Supreme Court Majority Deals a Blow to Enforcement of Consumer Protection Laws

Supreme Court narrows Spokeo by holding that violation of a statute won’t always give rise to standing and the right to sue for damages.