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Heller Ehrman LLP v. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Jun
11
2014
Ruling
Estate of debtor law firm lacked property interest in hourly fee matters pending at the time of dissolution.
Issue(s)
Whether a debtor law firm, which had been dissolved by virtue of creditors terminating their financial support, thus rendering it impossible to continue to provide legal services in ongoing matters, was entitled to assert a property interest in hourly fee matters pending at the time of its dissolution.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 11, 2014 , LexisNexis #0714-015
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Diwa v. California Franchise Tax Board (In re Diwa)

May
18
2007
Ruling
State tax collection letter sent during pendency of chapter 13 plan properly found not to violate stay.
Procedural posture

Appellant bankruptcy debtor filed an adversary proceeding in bankruptcy court alleging that the California Franchise Tax Board ("FTB") violated the bankruptcy code automatic stay by sending the debtor a letter directing that she pay her tax debt. The bankruptcy court granted the FTB's cross-motion for summary judgment on the ground that the letter did not violate the automatic stay. The debtor appealed.

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opinion summary, case decided on May 18, 2007 , LexisNexis #0707-023
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