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Random Thoughts from the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges

10/09/21

I have attended and blogged about this conference for a number of years. I remember being captivated by Paul Begala talking about Barack Obama's belief in American Exceptionalism and Gene Wedoff being honored for his service as a judge. This made me realize that NCBJ is a conference where really interesting people talk about important stuff. 

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NCBJ 2021: Jeopardy, the Broken Bench Edition

10/08/21

 The National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges is back this year in Indianapolis with a hybrid format for in person and virtual attendees. About 750 in person attendees helped to prop up the local hospitality industry. Every year the conference kicks off with the Broken Bench presentation, an overview of hot issues in the bankruptcy world. This year's program was done in a Jeopardy format with host Chief Judge Pamela Pepper (E.D. Wis.). This was a fun presentation of bankruptcy trivia.

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Sens. Warren and Cornyn Tackle Bankruptcy Venue Again

09/25/21

 The bipartisan duo of Sen. John Cornyn from Texas and Sen. Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts have introduced a new bill tackling bankruptcy venue. The Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2021, which can be found here, is the latest attempt by the Senators to level the bankruptcy playing field. The new bill, which is supported by the Commercial Law League of America and a national network of insolvency professionals, expands upon the Senators prior work.

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Sanctions in the Michigan Election Case and in Bankruptcy Court (Pt. 4)

09/21/21

This is the final installment of our investigation into the Michigan elections case and the three forms of sanctions awarded as well as how the same principles apply in Bankruptcy Court. This installment discusses sanctions under the court's inherent authority.

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Sanctions in the Michigan Elections Case and in Bankruptcy Court (Pt. 3)

09/20/21

This is part 3 of our discussion of sanctions in the Michigan elections case and in Bankruptcy Court. This installment examines 28 U.S.C. §1927.

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Sanctions in the Michigan Election Case and in Bankruptcy Court (Pt. 2)

09/16/21

Yesterday I introduced King v. Whitmer (E.D. Mich. 8/25/21), the case in which Judge Linda Parker wrote a 110-page opinion awarding sanctions under three separate legal grounds. Today we look at sanctions under Fed.R.Civ.P. 11, the longest section of the opinion, as well as a case where sanctions were assessed under Fed.R.Bankr.P. 9011, its bankruptcy counterpart.

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In Remembrance of Barbara M. Barron

08/09/21

 My close friend and colleague Barbara Barron passed away in her sleep on Wednesday August 3, 2021. I first met her on a case in 1988. I got to know her well from bar activities around 2000, and then when I joined Barron & Newburger, P.C. in 2003.

Here is a look at her life and some of her most notable achievements. 

Legal Career

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