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2008 NORTON BANKRUPTCY LAW SEMINAR MATERIALS

2008 Chapter 11 Open Forum: Year In Review

By Hon. Leif M. Clark

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. ESTATE ADMINISTRATION 1
A. First Day Motions 1
In re Levitt & Sons, LLC, 384 B.R. 630 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Feb. 2008) (Ray, J.) 1
In re First NLC Fin. Servs., LLC, 382 B.R. 547 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Jan. 2008) (Hyman, J.) 1
In re Mayco Plastics, Inc., 379 B.R. 691 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. Jan. 2008) (Shefferly, J.) 2
In re Meridian Auto. Sys.-Composites Operations, Inc., 372 B.R. 710 (Bankr. D. Del. Aug. 2007) (Walrath, J.) 2
In re Syroco, Inc., 374 B.R. 60 (Bankr. D.P.R. Aug. 2007) (Tester, J.) 2
B. Automatic Stay 3
Ad Hoc Group of Timber Noteholders v. Pac. Lumber Co. (In re Scotia Pac. Co.), 508 F.3d 214 (5th Cir. Nov. 2007) (Davis, J.)3
W.R. Grace & Co. v. Campbell (In re W.R. Grace & Co.), 384 B.R. 678 (Bankr. D. Del. Apr. 2008) (Fitzgerald, J.) 3
Chrysler LLC v. Plastech Eng. Prods., Inc. (In re Plastech Eng. Prods., Inc.), 382 B.R. 90 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. Feb. 2008) (Shefferly, J.) 4
E3 Biofuels-Mead, LLC v. QA3 Financial Corp., 384 B.R. 580 (D. Kan. Feb. 2008) (Vratil, J.) 4
Qmect, Inc. v. Burlingame Cap. Ptrs. II, L.P. (In re Qmect, Inc.), 373 B.R. 682 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 2007) (Alsup, J.) 5
In re Bryan Road, LLC, 382 B.R. 844 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Feb. 2008) (Olson, J.) 5
In re Monitor Single Lift I, Ltd., 381 B.R. 455 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Feb. 2008) (Glenn, J.) 6
Calyon New York Branch v. Am. Home Mortg. Corp. (In re Am. Home Mortg. Corp.), 379 B.R. 503 (Bankr. D. Del. Jan. 2008) (Sontchi, J.) 6
Gecker v. Gierczyk (In re Glenn), 379 B.R. 760 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Dec. 2007) (Black, J.) 7
In re Student Fin. Corp., 378 B.R. 73 (Bankr. D. Del. Nov. 2007) (Carey, J.)7
In re Weiss, 377 B.R 867 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Oct. 2007) (Hollis, J.) 8
Kara Homes, Inc. v. Century Kitchens, Inc. (In re Kara Homes, Inc.), 374 B.R 542 (Bankr. D.N.J. Aug. 2007) (Kaplan, J.) 9
C. Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases 9
COR Route 5 Co., LLC v. Penn Traffic Co. (In re Penn Traffic Co.), 524 F.3d 373 (2d Cir. Apr. 2008) (Swain, J.) 9
Zurich Am. Ins. Co. v. IntÕl Fibercom, Inc. (In re IntÕl Fibercom, Inc.), 503 F.3d 933 (9th Cir. Sept. 2007) (Hug, J.) 9
Nickels Midway Pier, LLC v. Wild Waves, LLC (In re Nickels Midway Pier, LLC), 372 B.R. 218 (D.N.J. Aug. 2007) (Irenas, J.) 10
In re Exide Techs., 378 B.R. 762 (Bankr. D. Del. Dec. 2007) (Carey, J.) 10
In re Student Fin. Corp., 378 B.R. 73 (Bankr. D. Del. Nov. 2007) (Carey, J.) 10
In re Pac-West Telecomm., Inc., 377 B.R. 119 (Bankr. D. Del. Oct. 2007) (Shannon, J.) 11
In re Aerobox Composite Structures, LLC, 373 B.R. 135 (Bankr. D.N.M. July 2007) (McFeeley, J.) 11
D. Bankruptcy Jurisdiction 12
Sigma Micro Corp. v. Healthcentral.com (In re Healthcentral.com), 505 F.3d. 775 (9th Cir. Sept. 2007) (Brunetti, J.) 12
Northwest Airlines, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles (In re Northwest Airlines Corp.), 384 B.R 51 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 2008) (Sweet, J.) 12
CH Props., Inc. v. Comite De Vecinos De Isla Verde (In re CH Props., Inc.), 381 B.R. 20, (D.P.R. Dec. 2007) (Garcia-Gregory, J.) 13
Nickels Midway Pier, LLC v. Wild Waves, LLC (In re Nickels Midway Pier, LLC), 372 B.R. 218 (D.N.J. Aug. 2007) (Irenas, J.) 13
Oneida Ltd. v. Pension Ben. Guar. Corp., 372 B.R. 107 (S.D.N.Y. July 2007) (Cedarbaum, J.) 14
W.R. Grace & Co. v. Chakarian (In re W.R. Grace & Co.), 384 B.R 670 (Bankr. D. Del. Mar. 2008) (Fitzgerald, J.) 14
Bally Total Fitness Corp. v. Contra Costa Retail Ctr., LLC, 384 B.R 566 (Bankr. N.D. Cal. Feb. 2008) (Tchaikovsky, J.) 14
Liani v. Baker (In re Baker), 374 B.R. 498 (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. Aug. 2007) (Milton, J.) 15
In re the Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego, 374 B.R. 756 (Bankr. S.D. Cal. Aug. 2007) (Adler, J.) 15
E. Employment of Professionals, Fees, and Sanctions 16
Weinstein, Eisen & Weiss v. Gill (In re Cooper Commons, LLC), 512 F.3d. 533 (9th Cir. Jan. 2008) (Noonan, J.) 16
Miller Buckfire & Co., L.L.C. v. Citation Corp. (In re Citation Corp.), 493 F.3d 1313 (11th Cir. July 2007) (Black, J.) 16
Freewwweb, LLC v. Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (In re Smartworld Techs., LLC), 383 B.R. 869 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 2008) (Cedarbaum, J.) 17
In re Northwest Airlines Corp., 382 B.R. 632 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Feb 2008) (Morris, J.) 17
In re Rennie Petroleum Corp., 384 B.R. 412 (Bankr. E.D. Va. Feb. 2008) (Huenekens, J.) 18
In re Tubular Technologies, L.L.C., 372 B.R. 820 (Bankr. D.S.C. July 2007) (Waites, J.) 18
F. Trustees and Examiners 18
In re Sgaverdea, 377 B.R. 308 (Bankr. D.N.M. Oct. 2007) (McFeeley, J.) 18
In re The 1031 Tax Group, LLC, 374 B.R. 78 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Aug. 2007) (Glenn, J.) 19
G. Collecting Bargaining: Benefits and Pensions 19
Edgar v. Avaya, Inc., 503 F.3d 340 (3d Cir. Sept. 2007) (Fuentes, J.) 19
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. v. Falcon Prods. (In re Falcon Prods.), 497 F.3d 838 (8th Cir. Aug. 2007) (Shepherd, J.) 20
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. v. Falcon Prods. (In re Falcon Prods.), 497 F.3d 838 (8th Cir. Aug. 2007) (Shepherd, J.) 20
IntÕl Union, United Auto., Aerospace, & Agric. Implement Workers of Am. v. Gen. Motors Corp., 497 F.3d 615 (6th Cir. Aug. 2007) (Sutton, J.) 20
DiFelice v. U.S. Airways, Inc., 497 F.3d 410 (4th Cir. Aug. 2007) (Motz, J.) 21
Oneida Ltd. v. Pension Ben. Guar. Corp., 372 B.R. 107 (S.D.N.Y. July 2007) (Cedarbaum, J.) 21
Oneida Ltd. v. Pension Ben. Guar. Corp., 372 B.R. 107 (S.D.N.Y. July 2007) (Cedarbaum, J.) 21
H. Conversion or Dismissal 22
Nester v. Gateway Access Solutions, Inc. (In re Gateway Access Solutions, Inc.), 374 B.R 556 (Bankr. M.D. Pa. Sept. 2007) (Opel, J.) 22
In re Pace Trustee of Earl H. Pace Irrevocable Trust, 376 B.R 334 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Sept. 2007) (Jennemann, J.) 23
I. Involuntary Petitions 23
Trusted Net Media Holdings, LLC v. The Morrison Agency, Inc. (In re Trusted Net Media Holdings, LLC), 525 F.3d 1095 (11th Cir. Apr. 2008) (Hull, J.) 23
In re Student Fin. Corp., 378 B.R. 73 (Bankr. D. Del. Nov. 2007) (Carey, J.) 24
In re Continuum Care Servs., Inc., 375 B.R. 692 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Sept. 2007) (Olson, J.) 24
J. Other Issues 24
Solidus Networks, Inc. v. Excel Innovations, Inc. (In re Excel Innovations, Inc.), 502 F.3d 1086 (9th Cir. Sept. 2007) (Goodwin, J.) 24
McDow v. Mayton, 379 B.R. 601 (E.D. Va. Dec. 2007) (Doumar, J.) 25
In re First Assured Warranty Corp., 383 B.R. 502 (Bankr. D. Colo. Mar. 2008) (Romero, J.) 25
In re Plassein IntÕl Corp., 377 B.R. 126 (Bankr. D. Del. Oct. 2007) (Gross, J.) 26
II. PROPERTY OF THE ESTATE 27
A. Causes of Action 27
Lang v. Schropp (In re Brook Valley VII, Joint Venture), 496 F.3d 892 (8th Cir. Aug. 2007) 27
Capp Seville, Inc. v. Northwest Airlines, Inc. (In re Northwest Airlines, Inc.), 383 B.R. 575 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Mar. 2008) (Gropper, J.) 28
Moecker v. Greenspoon Marder, P.A. (In re Lentek IntÕl, Inc.), 377 B.R. 396 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Oct. 2007) (Jennemann, J.) 28
Notinger v. Costa (In re Robotic Vision Systems, Inc.), 373 B.R. 159 (Bankr. D.N.H. Aug. 2007) (Deasy, J.) 29
Oscher v. The Solomon Tropp Law Group, P.A. (Atlantic IntÕl Mortg. Co.), 373 B.R. 159 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Aug. 2007) (Paskay, J.) 29
Murray v. Royal Alliance Assocs., 375 B.R. 208 (M.D. La. July 2007) (Brady, J.) 29
B. Sales 30
Borrego Springs Bank, N.A. v. Skuna River Lumber, LLC, 381 B.R. 211 (D. Miss. Jan. 2008) (Mills, J.) 30
In re Asia Global Crossing, Ltd., 379 B.R. 490 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Dec. 2007) (Bernstein, J.) 30
President Casinos, Inc. v. Columbia Sussex Corp. (In re President Casinos, Inc.), 380 B.R. 786 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. Dec. 2007) (Surratt-States, J.) 31
Integrated Water Res., Inc. v. Shaw Envtl., Inc. (In re IT Group, Inc.), 377 B.R. 471 (Bankr. D. Del. Oct. 2007) (Walrath, J.) 31
Liani v. Baker (In re Baker), 374 B.R. 498 (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. Aug. 2007) (Milton, J.) 31
SWE & C Liquidating Trust v. Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (In re Stone & Webster, Inc.), 373 B.R. 353 (Bankr. D. Del. Aug. 2007) (Walsh, J.) 32
Sterling Vision, Inc. v. Sterling Optical Corp. (In re Sterling Optical Corp.), 371 B.R. 680 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. July 2007) (Glenn, J.) 32
Food Mgmt. Group, Inc. v. Matrix Realty Group, Inc. (In re Food Mgmt. Group, Inc.), 372 B.R. 171 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. July 2007) (Hardin, J.) 33
C. Avoidance Actions 33
Johnson v. Neilson (In re Slatkin), 525 F.3d 805 (9th Cir. May 2008) (Norris, J.) 33
Triad IntÕl Maint. Corp. v. S. Air Transport, Inc. (In re S. Air Transport, Inc.), 511 F.3d 526 (6th Cir. Dec. 2007) (Norris, J.) 34
Krys v. Official Comm. of Unsecured Creditors of Refco Inc. (In re Refco Inc.), 505 F.3d 109 (2d Cir. Oct. 2007) (Wesley, J.) 34
Sigma Micro Corp. v. Healthcentral.com (In re Healthcentral.com), 505 F.3d. 775 (9th Cir. Sept. 2007) (Brunetti, J.) 35
Falcon Creditor Trust v. First Ins. Funding (In re Falcon Prods., Inc.), 381 B.R. 543 (8th Cir. B.A.P. Jan. 2008) (Venters, J.) 35
Rocin Liquidation Estate v. UPAC (In re Rocor IntÕl, Inc.), 380 B.R. 567 (10th Cir. B.A.P. Dec. 2007) (Karlin, J.) 36
Killips v. Schropp (In re Prime Realty, Inc.), 380 B.R. 529 (8th Cir. B.A.P. Dec. 2007) (McDonald, J.) 36
Sender v. Love Funeral Home (In re Potter), --- B.R. ---, 2008 WL 1735864 (Bankr. D. Colo. Mar. 2008) (Brown, J.) 37
Nisselson v. Empyrean Inv. Fund, L.P. (In re MarketXT Holdings Corp.), 376 B.R. 390 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Oct. 2007) (Gropper, J.) 37
Official Comm. of Unsecured Creditors v. Pardee (In re Stanwich Fin. Servs. Corp.), 377 B.R. 432 (Bankr. D. Conn. Oct. 2007) (Shiff, J.) 38
D. Other Issues 38
Thacker v. FCC (In re Magnacom Wireless, LLC), 503 F.3d 984 (9th Cir. Sept. 2007) (Ikuta, J.) 38
Telluride Global Development, LLC v. Bullock (In re Telluride Global Development, LLC), 380 B.R. 585 (10th Cir. B.A.P. Dec. 2007) (Michael, J.) 39
Asurion Ins. Servs., Inc. v. AmpÕd Mobile, Inc. (In re AmpÕd Mobile, Inc.), 377 B.R 478 (Bankr. D. Del. Nov. 2007) (Shannon, J.) 40
Christine Falls of New York, Inc. v. Algonquin Power Corp. (In re Franklin Indus. Complex, Inc.), 377 B.R. 32 (Bankr. N.D.N.Y. Oct. 2007) (Gerling, J.) 40
III. CLAIMS 41
A. Administrative Expenses and Priority Claims 41
Brown & Cole Stores, LLC v. Associated Grocers, Inc. (In re Brown & Cole Stores, LLC), 375 B.R. 873 (9th Cir. B.A.P Aug. 2007) (Montali, J.) 41
Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Lexington Coal Co. (In re HNRC Dissolution Co.), 371 B.R. 210 (E.D. Ky. July 2007) (Bunning, J.) 42
In re Liberty Fibers Corp., 383 B.R. 713 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. Jan. 2008) (Parsons, J.) 42
In re Mayco Plastics, Inc., 379 B.R. 691 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. Jan. 2008) (Shefferly, J.) 42
In re Sheehan Memorial Hosp., 377 B.R. 63 (Bankr. W.D.N.Y. Oct. 2007) (Bucki, J.) 43
In re Security Aviation, Inc., 374 B.R. 720 (Bankr. D. Alaska Aug. 2007) (MacDonald, J.) 43
In re Kmart Corp., 371 B.R. 823 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. July 2007) (Sonderby, J.) 44
Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. v. Wachovia Bank, N.A. (In re Musicland Holding, Corp.), 374 B.R. 113 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Aug. 2007) (Bernstein, J.) 44
B. Proof of Claim: Allowance, Disallowance, and Amendments 45
Elixir Indus., Inc. v. City Bank & Trust Co. (In re Ahern Enters., Inc.), 507 F.3d 817 (5th Cir. Nov. 2007) (Jolly, J.) 45
In re Rowe Furniture, Inc., 384 B.R. 732 (Bankr. E.D. Va. Mar. 2008) (Mitchell, J.) 45
Dugan v. Pension Ben. Guar. Corp. (In re Rhodes, Inc.), 382 B.R. 550 (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Jan. 2008) (Massey, J.) 46
IRS v. Seivers (In re Seivers), 378 B.R. 473 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. Nov. 2007) (Bentz, J.) 46
In re Sheehan Memorial Hosp., 377 B.R. 63 (Bankr. W.D.N.Y. Oct. 2007) (Bucki, J.) 47
In re Suncruz Casinos, LLC, 377 B.R. 741 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Oct. 2007) (Olson, J.) 47
Flanigan v. Samalex Trust (In re Flanigan), 374 B.R. 568 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. Aug. 2007) (Deller, J.) 48
United Air Lines, Inc. v. UMB Bank, N.A. (In re UAL Corp.), 374 B.R. 625 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Aug. 2007) (Wedoff, J.) 48
In re Carolina Tobacco Co., 375 B.R. 602 (Bankr. D. Or. Aug. 2007) (Perris, J.) 49
C. Priority, Subordination, and Setoff 38
Brown & Cole Stores, LLC v. Associated Grocers, Inc. (In re Brown & Cole Stores, LLC), 375 B.R. 873 (9th Cir. B.A.P Aug. 2007) (Montali, J.) 49
The Liquidating Trust of U.S. Wireless Corp. v. Wax (In re U.S. Wireless Corp.), 384 B.R. 713 (Bankr. D. Del. Apr. 2008) (Sontchi, J.) 50
Azabu Liquidating Trust v. Beecher, Ltd. (In re Azabu Tatemono K.K.), 383 B.R. 738 (Bankr. D. Haw. Mar. 2008) (Faris, J.) 50
CDI Trust v. U.S. Electronics, Inc. (In re CommcÕn Dynamics, Inc.), 382 B.R. 219 (Bankr. D. Del. Feb. 2008) (Walrath, J.) 51
In re Touch America Holdings, Inc., 381 B.R. 95 (Bankr. D. Del. Jan. 2008) (Carey, J.) 51
In re S.W. Fla. Heart Group, P.A., 384 B.R. 311 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Jan. 2008) (Paskay, J.) 52
In re NationsRent, Inc., 371 B.R. 83 (Bankr. D. Del. Jan. 2008) (Gross, J.) 52
Kara Homes, Inc. v. Century Kitchens, Inc. (In re Kara Homes, Inc.), 374 B.R 542 (Bankr. D.N.J. Aug. 2007) (Kaplan, J.) 53
D. Derivative Claims and Standing 53
Highland Capital Mgmt., LP v. Chesapeake Energy Corp. (Matter of Seven Seas Petroleum, Inc.), 522 F.3d 575 (5th Cir. Mar. 2008) (King, J.) 53
LaSala v. Bordier et Cie, 519 F.3d 121 (3d Cir. Mar. 2008) (Pollak, J.) 53
Official Comm. of Unsecured Creditors v. Halifax Fund, L.P. (In re Appliedtheory Corp.), 493 F.3d 82 (2d Cir. July 2007) (per curiam) 54
Medlin v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (In re I.G. Servs., Ltd.), --- B.R ---, 2008 WL 783551 (Bankr. W.D. Tex. Mar. 2008) (Clark, J.) 54
E. Unsecured Claims 55
Centre Ins. Co. v SNTL Corp. (In re SNTL Corp.), 380 B.R. 204 (9th Cir. B.A.P. Dec. 2007) (Montali, J.) 55
Branch Banking & Trust Co. v. McDow (In re Garriock), 373 B.R. 814 (E.D. Va. Aug. 2007) (Payne, J.) 56
In re Electric Machinery Enters., Inc., 371 B.R. 549 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. July 2007) (Williamson, J.) 56
F. Valuation, Estimation, and Other Issues 55
NatÕl Energy & Gas Transmission, Inc. v. Liberty Electric Power, LLC (In re NatÕl Energy & Gas Transmission, Inc.), 492 F.3d 297 (4th Cir. July 2007) (Shedd, J.) 56
Bank of New York v. Foamex IntÕl Inc. (In re Foamex IntÕl Inc.), 382 B.R. 867 (D. Del. Feb. 2008) (Farnan, J.) 57
In re Pan Am. Gen. Hospital, LLC, --- B.R. ---, 2008 WL 1808526 (Bankr. W.D. Tex. Apr. 2008) (Clark, J.) 57
In re Northwest Airlines Corp., 383 B.R. 575 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Mar. 2008) (Gropper, J.) 57
Samoilo v. Citizens Bank of Pa. (In re Samoilo), 375 B.R. 151 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. Sept. 2007) (Bentz, J.) 58
In re the Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego, 374 B.R. 756 (Bankr. S.D. Ca. Aug. 2007) (Adler, J.) 58
In re RNI Wind Down Corp., 369 B.R. 174 (Bankr. D. Del. July 2007) (Sontchi, J.) 59
IV. PLAN CONFIRMATION 59
A. Confirmation Requirements 59
In re Zaruba, 384 B.R. 254 (Bankr. D. Alaska Mar. 2008) (MacDonald, J.) 59
In re Caring Heart Home Health Corp., 380 B.R. 908 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Jan. 2008) (Olson, J.) 60
B. Classification and Voting Issues 60
In re Caring Heart Home Health Corp., 380 B.R. 908 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Jan. 2008) (Olson, J.) 60
Bourne v. Northwood Props., LLC (In re Northwood Props., LLC), 509 F.3d 15 (1st Cir. Nov. 2007) (Lynch, J.) 60
In re Quigley Co., 383 B.R. 19 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Feb. 2008) (Bernstein, J.) 61
In re Heritage Org. L.L.C., 376 B.R. 789 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Aug. 2007) (Houser, J.) 62
In re Lloyd E. Mitchell, Inc., 373 B.R. 416 (Bankr. D. Md. Aug. 2007) (Alquist, J.) 63
C. Cramdown and Absolute Priority 63
In re S. Beach Securities, 376 B.R. 881 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Nov. 2007) (Goldgar, J.) 63
D. Standing to Object 64
In re Mayco Plastics, Inc., 379 B.R. 691 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. Jan. 2008) (Shefferly, J.) 64
Kurak v. Dura Auto. Sys., Inc. (In re Dura Auto. Sys., Inc.), 379 B.R. 257 (Bankr. D. Del. Dec. 2007) (Carey, J.) 64
In re S. Beach Securities, 376 B.R. 881 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Nov. 2007) (Goldgar, J.) 64
In re Lloyd E. Mitchell, Inc., 373 B.R. 416 (Bankr. D. Md. Aug. 2007) (Alquist, J.) 65
AVCO Corp. v. Citation Corp. (In re Citation Corp.), 371 B.R. 518 (N.D. Ala. July 2007) (Guin, J.) 65
E. Settlements and Releases 64
In re Quay Corp., 372 B.R. 378 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. July 2007) (Schmetterer, J.) 66
In re Wool Growers Central Storage Co., 371 B.R. 768 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. July 2007) (Jones, J.) 66
In re Wool Growers Central Storage Co., 371 B.R. 768 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. July 2007) (Jones, J.) 66
F. Unfair Discrimination 64
Kurak v. Dura Auto. Sys., Inc. (In re Dura Auto. Sys., Inc.), 379 B.R. 257 (Bankr. D. Del. Dec. 2007) (Carey, J.) 66
V. POST-CONFIRMATION 67
A. Jurisdiction and Standing 67
Johns-Manville Corp. v. Chubb Indemnity Ins. Co. (In re Johns-Manville Corp.), 517 F.3d 52 (2d Cir. Feb. 2008) (Wesley, J.) 67
Geruschat v. Ernst Young LLP (In re Seven Fields Dev. Corp.), 505 F.3d 237 (3d Cir. Oct. 2007) (Greenberg, J.) 68
Morrow v. Microsoft Corp., 499 F.3d 1332 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 2007) (Moore, J.) 69
In re Shenango Group Inc., 501 F.3d 338 (3d Cir. Sept. 2007) (Smith, J.) 69
GAF Holdings, LLC v. Rinaldi (In re Farmland Indus., Inc.), 378 B.R. 829 (8th Cir. B.A.P. Dec. 2007) (Schermer, J.)70
McClelland v. Grubb & Ellis Consulting Servs. Co. (In re McClelland), 377 B.R. 446 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Oct. 2007) (Morris, J.) 70
Peabody Landscape Construction, Inc. v. Schottenstein, 371 B.R. 276 (S.D. Ohio July 2007) (Frost, J.) 71
B. Effect and Enforcement of Confirmation 72
Bosiger v. U.S. Airways, Inc., 510 F.3d 442 (4th Cir. Dec. 2007) (Wilkinson, J.) 72
Elixir Indus., Inc. v. City Bank & Trust Co. (In re Ahern Enters., Inc.), 507 F.3d 817 (5th Cir. Nov. 2007) (Jolly, J.) 72
Wright v. Centennial Healthcare Corp., 383 B.R. 355 (D.D.C. Mar. 2008) (Hogan, J.) 73
In re Jointly Administered Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., 381 B.R. 804 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Feb. 2008) (Funk, J.) 74
New Seabury Co., L.P. v. New Seabury Properties, L.L.C. (In re New Seabury Co., L.P.), 374 B.R. 446 (Bankr. D. Mass. Aug. 2007) (Hillman, J.) 74
In re Meridian Auto. Sys.-Composites Operations, Inc., 372 B.R. 710 (Bankr. D. Del. Aug. 2007) (Walrath, J.) 75
C. Mootness, Appeals, and Due Process 72
In re Shenango Group Inc., 501 F.3d 338 (3d Cir. Sept. 2007) (Smith, J.) 75
Cadle Company II, Inc. v. PC Liquidation Corp. (In re PC Liquidation Corp.), 383 B.R. 856 (E.D.N.Y. Feb. 2008) (Feuerstein, J.) 76
PVP Industries, Inc. v. Millburn Peat Co. (In re Millburn Peat Co.), 384 B.R. 510 (N.D. Ind. Feb. 2008) (Simon, J.) 76
Kenton County Bondholders Comm. v. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (In re Delta Air Lines, Inc.), 374 B.R. 516 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 2007) (Koeltl, J.) 77
D. Other Issues 78
In re HartÕs Mfg. Co., 383 B.R. 720 (Bankr. W.D. Tenn. Mar. 2008) (Emerson, J.) 78
Salsberg v. Trico Marine Servs., Inc. (In re Trico Marine Servs., Inc.), 374 B.R. 529 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Aug. 2007) (Bernstein, J.) 78
Magten Asset Mgmt. Corp. v. N.W. Corp. (In re N.W. Corp.), 372 B.R. 684 (D. Del. Aug. 2007) (Farnan, J.) 79
In re Tubular Technologies, L.L.C., 372 B.R. 820 (Bankr. D.S.C. July 2007) (Waites, J.) 79
VI. PROCEDURAL AND MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES 79
A. Evidence and Discovery 79
Fox v. Koplik (In re Perry H. Koplik & Sons, Inc.), 382 B.R. 599 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Feb. 2008) (Gerber, J.) 79
In re WorldCom, Inc., 377 B.R. 77 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Oct. 2007) (Gonzalez, J.) 80
In re Kmart Corp., 371 B.R. 823 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. July 2007) (Sonderby, J.) 80
B. The Seventh Amendment Right to a Trial by Jury 81
Sigma Micro Corp. v. Healthcentral.com (In re Healthcentral.com), 505 F.3d 775 (9th Cir. Sept. 2007) (Brunetti, J.) 81
MCI WorldCom CommcÕns, Inc. v. CommcÕns Network IntÕl (In re WorldCom, Inc.), 378 B.R. 745 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Dec. 2007) (Gonzalez, J.) 81
OHC Liquidation Trust v. Credit Suisse (In re Oakwood Homes Corp.), 378 B.R 59 (Bankr. D. Del. Nov. 2007) (Walsh, J.) 82
C. Reconsideration, Relief from Judgment 82
Zurich Am. Ins. Co. v. IntÕl Fibercom, Inc. (In re IntÕl Fibercom, Inc.), 503 F.3d 933 (9th Cir. Sept. 2007) (Hug, J.) 82
Goat Island South Condominium Association, Inc. v. IDC Clambakes, Inc., 382 B.R. 178 (D.R.I. Feb. 2008) (Smith, J.) 83
D. Foreign Proceedings 83
Krys v. Official Comm. Of Unsecured Creditors of Refco Inc. (In re SphinX, Ltd.), 371 B.R. 10 (S.D.N.Y. July 2007) (Sweet, J.) 83
In re Oversight & Control CommÕn of Avanzit, S.A., 385 B.R. 525 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Apr. 2008) (Bernstein, J.) 84
In re Ernst & Young, Inc., as Receiver of Klyties Developments, Inc. et al., 383 B.R. 773 (Bankr. D. Co. Feb. 2008) (Romero, J.) 84
In re Monitor Single Lift I, Ltd., 381 B.R. 455 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Feb. 2008) (Glenn, J.) 85
In re Compa–’a de Alimentos Fargo, S.A., 376 B.R. 427 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Oct. 2007) (Bernstein, J.) 87
In re Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Master Fund, Ltd., 374 B.R. 122 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Sept. 2007) (Lifland, J.) 87

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