Tenth Circuit Direct Appeal to Decide Whether the Automatic Stay Is Really Automatic
Circuits are split on whether inaction is an ‘act’ that violates the automatic stay.
“Substantial Contribution” Claim Allowed in Chapter 13
Split grows on whether ‘substantial contribution’ claims are limited to chapters 9 and 11.
No Statute of Limitations for Suing on a Trustee’s Surety Bond
Removing and discharging a trustee are not synonymous, Houston judge rules.
Interlocutory Orders Compelling Arbitration May Be Appealed with Permission
Shallow constitutional foundation of the bankruptcy court justifies allowing interlocutory appeals, district judge says.
Third Circuit Explains When Sale Orders Are Not Automatically Moot
Section 363(m) allows an appeal if the remedy won’t upset the sale itself, Third Circuit says.