How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Liquidation of Christmas Tree Shops
Christmas Tree Shops filed for bankruptcy in May, hoping to keep most of its stores open while addressing its debt. … Read More »
Occupancy AND Ownership required to claim New Hampshire Homestead
New Hampshire Supreme Court Opinions Brady v. Sumski Docket: 2023-0023 Opinion Date: August 17, 2023 Judge: Donovan Areas of Law:… Read More »
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 »
