‘Snarky’ or Factually Incorrect Emails Are Not Grounds for Rule 9011 Sanctions
Neither oral statements nor emails are sanctionable under Rule 9011, Judge Pappas says.
Second Circuit Bars Arbitration in a Class Action for Violating the Discharge Injunction
New case seems inconsistent with Second Circuit’s prior opinion compelling arbitration over an automatic stay violation.
Kentucky Judge Refuses to Approve a ‘No Seal, No Deal’ Settlement
The parties’ wishes are insufficient to justify sealing.
Ninth Circuit BAP Backs Away from Automatic Dismissal of ‘Marijuana’ Cases
Debtor must violate criminal law to justify dismissal, concurring opinion says.
Solvency May or May Not Result in Dismissal
The Fourth Circuit and a Delaware bankruptcy judge reach opposite conclusions on motions to dismiss petitions by solvent debtors.
Arresting the Debtor During Mediation Is a Very Big No-No
How to ruin a good case: have your adversary arrested during mediation.