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 »
USSC finds specific, Employer’s Conversion Claim for intentional damage to company property is not pre-empted under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), 29 U.S.C. 157
US Supreme Court Opinions Glacier Northwest, Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Docket: 21-1449 Opinion Date: June 1, 2023 Judge:… Read More »
Take the Money and Run: Holding out for post-judgment fees and costs
Suburban Electric Contracting, Inc. v. Ozdemir Court: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Docket: SJC-13400 Opinion Date: May 26, 2023 Judge: Per… Read More »
Amann and Burnett present Advanced Bankruptcy Seminar Summer 2023
Josh Burnett and I are looking forward to presenting at National Business Institute’s upcoming course, “Bankruptcy: Advanced Issues & Answers”… Read More »
1st Circuit reminds us that [t]he citizenship of an unincorporated entity is determined by the citizenship of all of its members.
BRT Management LLC v. Malden Storage LLC Docket: 22-1389 Opinion Date: May 22, 2023 Judge: William Joseph Kayatta, Jr. Areas… Read More »
Two 1st Circuit Court of Appeals Cases Concern Insurance and Arbitration Law
US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Opinions Green Enterprises, LLC v. Hiscox Syndicates Limited at Lloyd’s of London… Read More »
Issues need not be “Strictly Identical” to be Precluded from Re-Litigation
A former homeowner who lost his home as a result of a mortgage foreclosure sale was precluded from re-litigating the… Read More »
Preserving Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Bankruptcy
A mechanic’s lien (called a construction lien in some states) is a powerful tool for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and virtually… Read More »
New Hampshire Supreme Court finds Hotels’ Covid Losses Not Covered by Insurance
Schleicher & Stebbins Hotels, LLC, et al. vs. Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Co., et al. NH Supreme Court Docket:… Read More »
