We have previously blogged about the Tenth Circuit’s decision in United States v. Miller, a case that concerns the relationship between section 544(b)(1) and section 106(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code.

When an involuntary bankruptcy petition is dismissed, section 303(i) of the Bankruptcy Code permits a debtor to seek reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs from the petitioners, and, if the petition was ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In several recent lawsuits against Texas, attorneys for the state argued for dismissal due to “sovereign immunity.” But what does that mean for Texans? The legal doctrine holds that a ...

This article focuses on the doctrine of Foreign Sovereign Immunity, as promulgated under both the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) and the common law. The authors use the recent Supreme Court ...

In their International Litigation column, the authors look at the recent Hulley Enterprises decision in which the D.C. Circuit held that a U.S. court must independently determine whether an ...

“The mere fact that a foreign state owns and controls a corporation is not sufficient to bring the corporation within the ambit of § 66(g).” – Ninth Circuit A group of Chinese companies struck out for ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) is not an “arm of the State” of New Jersey, and it cannot claim sovereign immunity against personal injury ...

It’s not every day that you see hundreds of people lined up for hours – on a weekday morning, no less – to give feedback on something as mind-numbingly complex as sovereign immunity. But that’s what ...

The US Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a pair of consolidated cases that could reshape the legal landscape for state-run transportation systems operating across state lines. The court granted ...