Insolvency News and Analysis – Week Ending August 29, 2014

29 Aug Insolvency News and Analysis – Week Ending August 29, 2014

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Procedure

What’s the Difference Between a Contested Matter and an Adversary Proceeding Anyway?

Avoidance and Recovery

Section 548(e) Authorizes Avoidance and Recovery of Transfer of Living Trust Assets

Void and Voidable – A Distinction Without a Difference?

SIPC v. Madoff Investment Securities LLC: Fraudulent Transfers between Foreign Parties Not Recoverable under Section 550(a)(2)

Sales

To (Credit) Bid Or Not To (Credit) Bid, That Is The Question

Claims

Failure to Provide a Translation Does not Translate to Victory

Post-Petition Interest: Not Very Predictable

Tax

Be Careful What You Plan For in California: Bankruptcy Reorg Is Normal Course of Business

Second Circuit’s Significant Decision Could Impact Liquidating Trustees

Practice Pointers from the Second Circuit: A Prohibited Power Grab Can Be “Taxing”

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