BAP Strictly Requires Signing a Pleading for a Rule 9011 Sanction
Advice without signing a pleading does not give rise to a Rule 9011 sanction, but Section 1927 is another story.
Section 106 Waivers of Sovereign Immunity May Be Unconstitutional Sometimes
Patriot Coal decision analyzes Supreme Court authorities on sovereign immunity.
Insurance Companies Have Fewer Protections than Landlords and Aircraft Lessors
Absent special-interest legislation for bankruptcies, insurance companies remain in limbo.
New York Stands Alone by Not Requiring Delivery to Transfer a Note and Mortgage
District judge makes an ‘Erie’ guess on an undecided issue of New York law.
Bankruptcy Powers Do Not Override Congressionally Mandated Internet Confidentiality
Third party’s emails are immune from discovery in bankruptcy, Judge Sontchi rules.
District Courts Lack Jurisdiction to Enforce Discharge Injunctions
Eleventh Circuit judicially creates exclusive jurisdiction in the bankruptcy courts.