To Be Nondischargeable, Debtor Must Have Violated Securities Laws, Another Judge Says
Texas judge rules in favor of the debtor on an issue similar to the question coming before the Supreme Court in Bartenwerfer.
Transfer Occurs When Property Is Placed in Escrow or In Custodia Legis
When disbursement depends on subsequent court approval, the transfer still occurs beforehand when the deposit was made in custodia legis.
Bankruptcy Courts Always Have Post-Confirmation Jurisdiction for ‘Core’ Matters
The Third Circuit opinion by Thomas Ambro explained that the ‘close nexus’ test does not apply when a post-conformation dispute is ‘core’ or entails enforcing a court order.
‘Results Obtained’ Can Justify Cutting Fees by 50%, Sixth Circuit Says
In fee allowances, considering ‘results obtained’ survived the 1994 amendments to Section 330(a).