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.
Arbitration Clause Results in Temporary Stay of ‘Core’ Proceedings in Bankruptcy Court
Decision by Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner demonstrates the flaw in the Fourth Circuit’s rule requiring parallel proceedings in bankruptcy court and in arbitration when disputes are both core and non-core.
Brooklyn Decision Shows Why Litigation Finance Is Risky if the Plaintiff Files Bankruptcy
At least in New York, a litigation finance agreement can’t be written to remove all of the lender’s exposure to the borrower’s bankruptcy.