Missing One Briefing Deadline Doesn’t Justify Dismissing an Appeal
Consistent, dilatory conduct required for dismissing an appeal, circuit says.
Unresolved Attorneys’ Fees Do Not Affect ‘Finality,’ Eleventh Circuit Holds
Fee issues are collateral, not affecting a final ruling on the merits.
Judge Reverses Course and Allows Reclassification of Deficiency Claim
Chapter 13 debtor permitted to surrender collateral and reclassify deficiency as unsecured.
Serving a Complaint on a Bank by Ordinary Mail Is a Nullity
Without service by certified mail, a bank is not compelled to respond to a complaint.
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.
Bankruptcy Powers Do Not Override Congressionally Mandated Internet Confidentiality
Third party’s emails are immune from discovery in bankruptcy, Judge Sontchi rules.