Submissions from 2014
Article III and Bankruptcy Code Standing: Preserving a Party’s Right to Object to a Proposed Reorganization Plan, James Scahill
Whether Non-Spousal Inherited Retirement Accounts Are Exempt Under the Bankruptcy Code, Kimberly Tracey
Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code Preempts Provisions of State Dealer Statutes, Andrew Ziemianski
Submissions from 2012
Is Your Retainer Safe?: How In re Two Gales Ensures that Bankruptcy Professionals Keep their Retainer Fees, Jonathan Abramovitz
Same-Sex Married Debtors May File a Joint Petition for Bankruptcy, Jennifer Arcarola
Police or Regulatory Power Exception to Automatic Stay, Linda Attreed
Trustees Beware: Reviewing the Circuit Split on Bankruptcy Trustee Personal Liability, Barry Z. Bazian
An Exercise in Economics: Determining “Value” Under § 548 of the Bankruptcy Code, Gregory R. Bruno
In re Awal Bank: Expanding Ability to Avoid Setoff in Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Cases, Jacob Chase
Objection to Confirmation Based on Senior Creditor Overpayment, Peter Chiaro
Avoidability of Foreclosure Sales Under Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code, Adam Cohen
In re J.J. Re–Bar Corp.: The Application of the Anti-Injunction Act, Eric Dostal
Exploring the Enforceability of Pre-Petition Hindrance Mechanisms to Prevent Bankruptcy, Joshua Eisenson
The Challenge of Retaining Interest for Original Equity Owners, Michael Harary
Assumption Under Section 365(c)(1) Creates Uncertainty for Debtors, Heather Hili
Forward Contracts Preference Exception Broadly Construed, Brian King
Three Approaches To Applying 11 U.S.C § 546(e)’s “Safe Harbor” To Private LBOs, Shlomo Lazar
Judicial Enforcement of Default Interest Rates, Michael Lutfy
In re Toft; Section 1506 Public Policy Exception Trumps General Grant of Comity, Malerie Ma
In re Pichhi; Modifications of Multi-Family Home Mortgages, Patrick McBurney
Discrimination in Hiring Based on Past Bankruptcy Filing Allowed for Private Employers, Megan Quail
The Evolution of the Settlement Payment Defense?, Tianja Samuel
Bankruptcy Courts’ Power to Recharacterize Debt Claims as Equity, David Saponara
In re Shamus Holdings, LLC and the Automatic Stay, Matthew Silverman
Priority Treatment of Employee Severance Compensation Claims, Eric Small
Attorney Retention and Disqualification in Bankruptcy, Jessica Stukonis
Does Section 329 Grant Exclusive Jurisdiction to Bankruptcy Courts?, Samantha M. Tusa
Intentional Conduct May Be Required to Prove Defalcation under Section 523(a)(4) In Certain Circuits, Elizabeth Vanderlinde
Class Proofs of Claim and Class Certification in Bankruptcy, Ravi Vohra
The Ponzi Scheme Presumption and Fraudulent Conveyances in the 21st Century: It’s not Just Black and White, Gabriella B. Zahn
Granting Foreign Representatives Automatic Section 108 Relief in Chapter 15 Cases, Andrew J. Zapata
Submissions from 2009
Defense of In Pari Delicto Does Not Affect Trustee Standing, Elizabeth L. Anderson
In re Whitehall Jewelers Holdings, Inc., Jonathan Borst
Chapter 13 Plan Cannot Avoid Lien Absent Adversary Proceeding, Michael Buccino
Applying the “Applicable” Standard or the Actual Amount: Monthly Rent in a Debtor’s Chapter 13 Plan, Paola Chiarenza
No Mention of “Cure” in Section 363 Means Default Interest Rate Applies, Caitlin Cline
What exactly does the term “Fair and Equitable” mean?, Peter Doggett Jr.
In re Kara Homes, Inc., Anna Drynda
Lien Preservation Does Not Give Trustee Right to Collect All Debt, Elizabeth Filardi
Allowing Trustee Removal for Cause, Sua Sponte, After Notice and a Hearing, Jonathan Grasso
United States v. White, 365 B.R. 457, Robert Griswold
In re Kagenvaema: An End-Run Around the “Applicable Commitment Period”, Christopher Hunker
Negligent Vehicular Homicide Caps a Debtor’s Homestead Exemption, Christine Knoesel
BAPCPA’s Exception to the Absolute Priority Rule for Individual Chapter 11 Debtors, Christina Kormylo
Chapter 13 Plan Must Pay Adequate Protection Payments Prior to Attorney’s Fees, Brian Lacoff
Trustee's Ability to Waive Individual Debtor’s Attorney-Client Privilege, Rebecca Leaf
Whether Negative Equity is Part of Purchase Money Security Interest?, Vitaly Libman
Non-Consensual Third Party Releases in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Craig Lutterbein
Ride Through Option for Real Property Survived BAPCPA, James Lynch
A Prime Brokers Good Faith Defense to Fraudulent Transfers, Michael Maffei
Case Analysis of In re Atlantic Gulf Comtys. Corp., Meagan Mahar
Narrowing the Scope of Auditor Duties, David Margulies
Expanding the Settlement Payments Exception in LBO’s, Matthew McNamara
A Bankruptcy Court’s “Preference” Towards Mandatory Mediation, Seth Meyer
Repossession Does Not Alter Debtor’s Rights in Collateral, Ian Park
Giant Eagle, Inc. v. Phar-Mor, Inc., Courtney Pasquariello
Non-Claim Status of Environmental Clean-Up Injunctions Limited to States, Klevis Peshtani
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s Termination Premiums Constitute Dischargeable Pre-Petition Contingent Claims, Thomas Rooney
The Exclusive View v. The Non-Exclusive View: Can a Creditor’s Claim be Dismissed for Failing to Provide Supporting Documentation?, Robert J. Ryan
BAPCPA Does Not Require the Chapter 13 Means Test in Individual Chapter 11 Cases, Steven Saal
Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. v. Knupfer, Thomas Scappaticci
Early Retirement Benefits Not Entitled to Severance Priority, Joe Scolavino
American Home Mortgage, Holdings, Inc. v. Lehman Brothers Inc., Valerie Sokha
Discharge Under the Code for ERISA "Fiduciaries", Devin Sullivan
Can Software Be a Bankruptcy Petition Preparer?, Thomas Szaniawski