Proof of Claim Rules are Different in Chapter 11 Cases (than Ch 7 and 13)
In re Pitbull Realty, NHBK, 2021 BNH 001: “Only certain claimants are required to file proofs of claim or interest… Read More »
Motion to Amend Complaint Denied As Futile
Mission Product Holdings, Inc. v. Schleicher & Stebbins Hotels, L.L.C. (In re Old Cold, LLC), 2021 BNH 003 (denying leave… Read More »
Default Interest, Equitable Subordination, Avoidance and Fraudulent Transfers
NESV Ice, et al vs SHS ACK, LLC, MABK, Adv. Pro. 21-1093. In a five count complaint (the “Complaint”), the… Read More »
1st Circuit B.A.P. restores the “gavel rule” for New Hampshire Foreclosures
US Bank Natl Assn v Vertullo In re Vertullo 610 BR 399 BAP 1st Cir 2020 The Debtor urged the… Read More »
Sometimes Cooperation Doesn’t Fly: Antitrust Suit filed in MA Federal Court
On September 21, 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a civil antitrust suit against American Airlines (“American”) and JetBlue… Read More »
In re Scubla – Success before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel
An excellent result for our client! A Chapter 11 debtor sold real estate and filed an adversary proceeding seeking to… Read More »
Joshua A. Burnett becomes Adjunct Bankruptcy Professor at Massachusetts School of Law.
I Congratulate my law partner and friend for becoming an Adjunct Professor at Massachusetts School of Law.
Late Proof of Claim Filing Not Allowed
In re Vrusho, 2021 BNH 006 (denying creditor’s motion under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002(c)(6)(A) for leave to file proof… Read More »
Madoff Trustee Scores Another Major Victory in the Second Circuit
Madoff Trustee Scores Another Major Victory in the Second Circuit The trustee liquidating the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme under the… Read More »
Special Verdict in State Court Held Insufficient for 11 USC 523, Collateral Estoppel
Robinson v. Robinson (In re Robinson), 2022 BNH 001 (denying the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment as the findings of… Read More »
