COVID Shutdown was NOT “Frustration of Purposes” in a Commercial Lease
The COVID shutdown was devastating for many businesses, especially those that relied on foot traffic or provided up-close and personal… Read More »
The Defendant (or Plaintiff) should pay your Legal Fees! [Part 2]
We previously posted about the topic of a successful litigant’s right to be compensated for legal fees and the cost… Read More »
Eligibility for Subchapter V under § 1182
An opinion by Bankruptcy Judge Robert E. Littlefield, Jr. of Albany, N.Y., is a mixed bag for individuals aiming to… Read More »
US Supreme Court Finds PA’s Foreign Corporation’s Automatic Consent to Suit Provision Does Not Violate Due Process Clause
Mallory worked as a Norfolk mechanic for 20 years in Ohio and Virginia. After leaving the company, Mallory moved to… Read More »
Bankruptcy Courts Don’t Issue Advisory Opinions
I was recently asked by a client to include specific language in a Chapter 13 Confirmation Order. That seemed like… Read More »
A little Thank You goes a long way
Josh Burnett and I both received Outstanding Faculty Awards from the National Business Institute. According to NBI, they use a… Read More »
Reaffirming vs. “Retain and Continue to Pay”
Remember the Donnell case from New Hampshire (previous post)? Heree it is– In re Donnell (cannot compel surrender under 521) … Read More »
The Defendant (or Plaintiff) should pay your Legal Fees!
A question that is asked by almost every litigation client is “can I get the other side to pay my… Read More »
US Supreme Court Affirms 1st Circuit in upholding Automatic Stay Violation
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians v. Coughlin Docket: 22-227 Opinion Date: June 15, 2023 Judge: Ketanji… Read More »
It’s Official: Amann Burnett, PLLC remains Undefeated before the 1st Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel
Invaleon BAP Mandate While we hope we are not jinxing any future cases before the First Circuit B.A.P., we are… Read More »
