Michael J Custer

September 06, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

Generally, there is a specific statute of limitations governing trustee avoidance actions in a bankruptcy case. Thus, it would have been fair for most defendants to believe that if a claim had not been asserted prior to the expiration of the statutory deadline, none would be forthcoming.

By Francis J. Lawall and Michael J. Custer

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December 04, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

Creditors well know that the legal fees incurred while pursuing a claim in bankruptcy court against a debtor can be substantial. The process is particularly frustrating for unsecured creditors that typically had no chance of ever recovering such costs, even if the underlying claim was ultimately paid.

By Francis J. Lawall And Michael J. Custer

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February 04, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

Arguably, one of the most complex issues under bankruptcy law is jurisdiction, particularly when it arises in an international cross-border case. Although a significant number of cross-border insolvencies have been administered under the 2005 provisions of Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code, case law interpreting it remains relatively sparse.

By Francis J. Lawall and Michael J. Custer

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