A Chapter 11 Debtor May Sometimes Prosecute an Appeal After Conversion to Chapter 7
After conversion, the debtor was entitled to prosecute an appeal at the debtor’s expense when the appeal involved the debtor’s personal liability.
Sub V Trustee in Chapter 11 Can’t Be Enlisted to Pursue Avoidance Actions
District judge decides that an individual debtor has standing to appeal conversion from Subchapter V of chapter 11 to chapter 7.
The Estate Owns Claims for Continuing Course of Conduct Before and After Filing
Is Segal v. Rochelle good law following the adoption of the Bankruptcy Code?
Judge Kathryn Ferguson Evokes Bob Dylan with Regard to Changing Rules on Setoff
Times are a-changin’ when it comes to setoff against exempt assets.
Saving a Failing Company Doesn’t Entail ‘Defalcation’ Regarding Union Obligations
A properly drafted union contract still failed to leave a company officer with a nondischargeable debt for failing to make employer contributions to a union welfare fund.
Supreme Court Grants ‘Cert’ to Decide Whether Inaction Violates the Automatic Stay
Virginia case highlights the damage that will be done to debtor protections if affirmative action is required for a stay violation.
Circuit Split Narrows on the Automatic Stay and Turnover of Repossessed Cars
Third Circuit also holds that turnover in Section 542(a) is not automatic. The debtor must mount an adversary proceeding to obtain a turnover of property.