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Benchnotes By Christina Sanfelippo, Aaron M. Kaufman and Bradley D. Pack 1 Delaware Bankruptcy Court Authorizes “Opt-Out” Nondebtor Third-Party Releases Hon. Craig Goldblatt of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware recently considered the standards for

In a split decision, the Ninth Circuit majority held that a chapter 13 debtor has the right to dismiss under Section 1307(b) before the bankruptcy court decides whether the filing was in good faith.

Debtors paid a high price for their counsel’s inattention to their needs after plan confirmation.

How Long Can Chapter 13 Plans Last, and What Can Debtors Do to Ensure Timely Completion? By Hon. Charles Novack 1 The “essence of modern bankruptcy law” is “relief and [a] fresh start for the debtor.” 2 Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code offers an effective path to such

Benchnotes By Aaron M. Kaufman, Bradley D. Pack and Christina Sanfelippo Preference Claims Under § 547 Are Estate Property and May Be Sold Joining the Eighth and Ninth Circuits, 1 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that claims for the avoidance of

A 14-day stay under Rule 7062 might have saved the chapter 13 debtor’s right to dismiss under Section 1307(b).