Venue/Jurisdiction

Fifth Circuit bars nationwide class actions to enforce the discharge injunction. However, the appeals court ruled that private student loans are dischargeable.

Section 362(k) creates a private right of action that may be maintained even after dismissal of the underlying bankruptcy, the Third Circuit says.

Florida case raises the question of whether the Supreme Court will eventually give bankruptcy a general exemption from arbitration, or an exemption only for core proceedings.

Seventh Circuit splits with other circuits on basis for jurisdiction to determine the amount of a tax.

Even though subject matter jurisdiction persists when there is no longer an effect on the estate, the court may exercise discretion to dismiss, the Fifth Circuit says.

Judge in Mississippi remands a suit to state court because the notice of removal was filed with the bankruptcy clerk, not the district court clerk.

For three independent reasons, Judge Taddonio rules that states are not immune from stripping down or stripping off tax liens.

Following dicta in Bellingham, Judge Collins finds no power to enter a final order in a fraudulent transfer suit against a defendant who did not consent.

Judges Pappas and Teel permit avoidance actions for small amounts to be prosecuted in the debtors’ bankruptcy courts.