When personal injury attorneys face a defendant who files for bankruptcy, progress on the case suddenly halts as the automatic stay takes effect. While obtaining relief from the stay is the first challenge (as discussed in my previous article), understanding the insurance coverage landscape is equally critical. Most successful stay relief negotiations involve limiting
Breaking Ground? Land Use Moratoriums and Environmental Justice: Inclusive Louisiana et al. v. St James Parish et al., No. 23- 30908, (5th Cir. Apr. 9, 2025)
While environmental justice initiatives may have experienced a recent administrative curtailment at the direction of the executive branch,[1] recent litigation trends show that EJ-related issues are far from moot. On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed the District Court’s dismissal of Appellants’ EJ-related claims regarding
Official Bankruptcy Forms Revised To Reflect April 1, 2025 Dollar Amount Adjustments Now In Effect
As discussed in an earlier post called “Jumping Up: Bankruptcy Code Dollar Amounts Will Increase On April 1, 2025,” various dollar amounts in the Bankruptcy Code and related statutory provisions were increased for cases filed on or after today, April 1, 2025. This chart has a list of all of the dollar amount changes
Delaware Bankruptcy Court Grants Late-Filed Abuse Claim in Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Case, Finding Excusable Neglect Despite Substantial Delay
The letter decision, issued by Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on December 16, 2024, addresses a Motion to Allow Late-Filed Proof of Claim in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case. The movant, identified only as “J.C.,” sought permission to file a late claim
Dickinson Bradshaw Wins Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year Award
Dickinson Bradshaw restructuring and bankruptcy attorneys Jeffrey D. Goetz and Brennan B. Eddie have been honored with an award by The M&A Advisor for their work in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring of Tabor Manor Care Center.
Goetz will receive the prestigious award on behalf of the firm at the 19th Annual Turnaround Awards ceremony on
30(b)(6) Depositions: The More You Know
Deposing Corporate Representatives? You Might Get More Time Than You Think
In complex litigation, the strategic use of discovery tools is not just beneficial – it’s imperative. Every litigator knows that a well-executed deposition can be a game-changer by uncovering key admissions, streamlining discovery, and exposing weaknesses in an organization defendant’s case.
Among the various
Weak Laws and Social Problems A Philosophical Reflection on Justice
The ancient philosopher Plato once said, “Justice is giving each person their due.” In his work The Republic, he emphasized that the law must be a tool to realize justice and that if the law does not function properly, society will inevitably descend into chaos. In contrast, modern philosopher John Rawls argued in his Theory
EPA Brought an Axe to a Regulatory Fight
On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced its deregulatory agenda.[1] Although most of the 31 actions identified by the EPA will require formal notice and comment rulemaking, with litigation ensuing, Wednesday’s announcement makes good on the Trump Administration’s promises to roll back environmental regulation.[2]
Of particular significance to the
8th Circuit Strikes Down SAVE Student Loan Plan
State of Missouri v. Trump, No. 24-2332 (8th Cir. 2025): SAVE Student Loan Plan
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Biden administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, declaring that the Department of Education exceeded its authority in implementing broad student loan forgiveness through an income-contingent repayment (ICR) plan.
Legal
Trump Administration’s Proposed Health Care Cuts Pose Risks to Distressed Providers
Last week, the Trump administration and Congress proposed spending cuts that if enacted are likely to affect federally funded health insurance programs such as Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These cuts could disrupt cash flow for already vulnerable health care providers, bringing their financial problems into sharper focus as government payor programs face