Judge Lamoutte: Bankruptcy Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Breach of Contract Claim Based on Interest Owed on “Pass-Through” Claim
Contract Claim Based on Interest Owed on “Pass-Through” Claim A creditor’s action to collect interest owed on a pre-petition pass-through claim from...
Judge González (Bankr. D.P.R.) Denies Debtor’s Request to Use Cash Generated by Post-petition Rent
Generated by Post-petition Rent A recent bankruptcy decision out of the District of Puerto Rico shows just how hard it is to reorganize for a debtor...
Request to Appeal Non-Final Discharge Violation Order Denied Due to Failure to Address Existence of Substantial Ground for Difference of Opinion
Failure to Address Existence of Substantial Ground for Difference of Opinion Years after receiving a discharge.
Receiver Not Excused From Obligation to Turn Over Property to Debtor The appointment of a receiver can be an effective remedy under state law
The appointment of a receiver can be an effective remedy under state law to protect a secured creditor’s collateral.
Does the automatic stay prevent automatic transfer of ownership of
pawned property once the redemption period expires? For the uninitiated, the pawnbroking business has some surprising features.
First Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Denial of Discharge Based on Failure to Keep Records If you're considering filing for bankruptcy, make sure
Failure to Keep Records If you're considering filing for bankruptcy, make sure that you have financial records which allow for an adequate evaluation...
Bankruptcy Court Holds That a Lien Constituted Under the Puerto Rico Condominium Act for an Apartment Owner’s Liability for Common Expenses Is Not
Condominium Act for an Apartment Owner’s Liability for Common Expenses Is Not a Security Interest Until Registered Judge Enrique S. Lamoutte of the U.S.
Bondholders waived their right to a hearing on stay relief by accepting litigation schedule
litigation schedule Sometimes one has to object to the point of risking alienating the district judge in order to prevent waiver of the argument...
Debtor’s Failure to Explain Loss of Assets Leads to Denial of Discharge
Two debtors were denied a discharge under Section 727(a)(5) of the Bankruptcy Code after failing to satisfactorily explain the loss of $446,897.00...
TSPR: Disposición de la Ley 29 titulada como “Pago de Honorarios” no atiende el pago de honorarios
atiende el pago de honorarios Esta semana, el Tribunal Supremo emitió su segunda opinión relacionada a la Ley de Alianzas Público Privadas.
Junta de Subastas abusó de su discreción al aceptar estados financieros no auditados
no auditados El Tribunal de Apelaciones revocó la adjudicación de un RFP a favor de un licitador que solo sometió estados financieros no auditados.
Junta de subastas no tenía que evaluar oferta ambigua o determinar si una oferta—que no se ajustó a las especificaciones—era similar a lo requerido
una oferta—que no se ajustó a las especificaciones—era similar a lo requerido El TA confirmó una adjudicación de contratos para el suministro...
Continúan los problemas con las notificaciones de adjudicación de subastas municipales Durante el pasado junio, el Tribunal de Apelaciones resolvió
subastas municipales Durante el pasado junio, el Tribunal de Apelaciones resolvió seis recursos relacionados con procesos de compras municipales.
Junta de Subastas erró al no considerar un documento omitido de la copia física de una oferta, pero incluido en su versión electrónica
física de una oferta, pero incluido en su versión electrónica El Tribunal de Apelaciones confirmó una resolución de la Junta Revisora de Subastas...
P.R. Supreme Court Alert: Landmark Ruling Allows Inverse Condemnation Claim When Government Refuses to Vacate Property After Lease Expired
Claim When Government Refuses to Vacate Property After Lease Expired In Ortiz Zayas v. ELA, a landlord leased an office to the P.R. Department of Justice.
Rejection of Top Proponent for Failure to Disclose Conflict of Interest Upheld by Court of Appeals
Upheld by Court of Appeals The Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico upheld the Central Office for Recovery.
Finalmente, un proyecto de ley que exige la celebración de subastas para la adjudicación de contratos para el recogido de basura avanza en la
la adjudicación de contratos para el recogido de basura avanza en la Legislatura, según El Nuevo Día.
Junta Revisora de ASG carece de jurisdicción para reconsiderar
La Junta Revisora de la ASG actuó sin jurisdicción cuando atendió una solicitud de reconsideración que le fue presentada por la Junta de Subastas...
Puerto Rico Government Contracting Update Act No. 110-2022, effective as of December 22, 2022, introduced important changes to the procurement
Act No. 110-2022, effective as of December 22, 2022, introduced important changes to the procurement of goods and services by the Government of Puerto Rico.
Tribunal de Apelaciones confirma decisión de aceptar estados financieros que no corresponden al licitador que los sometió
que no corresponden al licitador que los sometió Actualización: El 24 de julio de 2024, el Tribunal Supremo revocó esta sentencia y la adjudicación a First Transit. La Autoridad de Carreteras adjudicó a First Transit Puerto Rico, Inc..