Venue/Jurisdiction

9th Circuit Nevada Sep 16, 2021

Bankruptcy Court Doesn’t Have Exclusive Jurisdiction over Fraudulent Transfer Suits

The Nevada Supreme Court correctly unpacked the confusing notions of bankruptcy jurisdiction and the division of authority between district and bankruptcy courts.
1st Circuit Aug 13, 2021

First Circuit Dismisses as Moot Even Though the Appeal Dealt with Payment of Money

Dismissal of a chapter 13 case moots an appeal regarding an allegedly erroneous order directing payment of money.
11th Circuit Jun 15, 2021

Barton Protection Ends When the Bankruptcy Case Closes, Eleventh Circuit Says

Eleventh Circuit splits with four other circuits by holding that the Barton doctrine doesn’t protect trustees once the bankruptcy is over.