A federal appeals court ruled that plaintiffs who won a voting rights case against Puerto Rico cannot collect nearly $65,000 in attorney fees because their claim was discharged under the island's bankruptcy reorganiza...
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a jury verdict rejecting a $320,628 bankruptcy preference claim, ruling that the creditor waived its right to appeal by failing to file required post-trial motions challengi...
A federal appeals court ruled that plaintiffs who won a voting rights case against Puerto Rico cannot collect nearly $65,000 in attorney fees because their claim was discharged under the island's bankruptcy reorganization plan.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a jury verdict rejecting a $320,628 bankruptcy preference claim, ruling that the creditor waived its right to appeal by failing to file required post-trial motions challenging the evidence sufficiency.