First Circuit: Citizenship of Trustee Without Description of Nature of the Trust Is Insufficient to Establish Diversity Jurisdiction Emphasizing that
the Trust Is Insufficient to Establish Diversity Jurisdiction Emphasizing that special attention is warranted when invoking diversity jurisdiction...
First Circuit Leaves Bankruptcy Court Orders Intact Despite Moot Appeal Ordinarily, when a civil case becomes moot pending appeal, the judgment below
Ordinarily, when a civil case becomes moot pending appeal, the judgment below is vacated and remanded with instructions to dismiss.
Completion of Building Sold in Bankruptcy Did Not Infringe Architect’s Copyright “Architectural works” are subject to copyright protection. Does this
Copyright “Architectural works” are subject to copyright protection. Does this mean that the architect of an unfinished building can stop the building...
First Circuit BAP Upholds Disallowance of Claim Based on Settlement Agreement and Rejects Fraudulent Inducement
Agreement and Rejects Fraudulent Inducement The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit upheld the disallowance of a claim filed by Bonni...
First Circuit: Approval of Disclosure Statement Is Not Immediately Appealable
Appealable The First Circuit dismissed an appeal of the Title III court’s approval of the disclosure statement for PREPA's Plan of Adjustment.