In potential practical significance, no case on the U.S. Supreme Court’s docket in October Term 2013 is more important than Executive Benefits Insurance Agency v. Arkison. The question before the Supreme Court is whether a bankruptcy court can issue a final judgment in a matter outside of its authority — with consent of the parties.

The effects of this decision are potentially enormous for civil litigation in federal district courts.

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