SCOTUS Passes on Bankruptcy Law Cases, Leaving Circuit Court Splits

'Purdue Pharma' Looms Although four cases presenting important bankruptcy issues were teed up for the Supreme Court's consideration this term, the Court denied certiorari for each. Each of these petitions involve splits among the circuit courts of appeals, influencing choice of venue and the extent to which bankruptcy decisions are subject to meaningful appeal.

9 minute read December 01, 2021 at 12:07 AM
By
Corinne Ball
SCOTUS Passes on Bankruptcy Law Cases, Leaving Circuit Court Splits

The U.S. Supreme Court began its 2021-2022 term this Fall with a schedule that includes no bankruptcy matters. Although four cases presenting important bankruptcy issues were teed up for the Court's consideration this term, the Court denied certiorari for each.

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