Rule 9031 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure prevents all bankruptcy judges and, if broadly interpreted, any federal judge hearing bankruptcy cases and proceedings, from appointing special ...

In examining these rules, the court made two notable holdings. First, the court held that Rule 2003(e) does not contain a “bright line” test that deems a meeting of creditors concluded if notice of ...

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a recent decision, ruled that insurers are parties of interest in bankruptcy plans and can object to reorganization plans. The ruling earlier this month in Truck Insurance ...