Eighth Circuit Adopts Rigorous Standard for “Equitable Mootness” Dismissal

• Nov 18, 2021
• Publications

Eighth Circuit Adopts Rigorous Standard for “Equitable Mootness” Dismissal

The doctrine of equitable mootness can require dismissal of an appeal of a bankruptcy plan confirmation on equitable grounds when third parties have engaged in significant transactions relying on that order in good faith. But the…

District Court Affirms Exide Confirmation Order Finding Third-Party Releases Appropriate and That Plan Satisfies Midlantic Standard for Abandonment of Contaminated Property

• Sep 17, 2021
• Publications

District Court Affirms Exide Confirmation Order Finding Third-Party Releases Appropriate and That Plan Satisfies Midlantic Standard for Abandonment of Contaminated Property