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Currently under consideration by the State of New Jersey Legislature is a bill to revise the “Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act” (“UFTA”) (A3384 McKeon). If this legislation becomes law, it may directly affect the bankruptcy litigation pursued under 11 U.S.C. §§544 and 548. Section 548(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code provides for a two (2) year fraudulent avoidance “look-back” period. Generally, trustees and debtors-in-possession may seek to avoid a fraudulent transfer under 11 U.S.C. §544(b) and state law by stepping into the shoes of a “triggering” creditor plaintiff. The longer look-back periods governing avoidance actions under state law significantly ...

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for an appointment as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of New York in Syracuse. Applications are due Sept. 8. Get an application here .

Note: Governor Phil Murphy's stay-at-home order issued because of the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly forced the melding of domestic and professional lives, often yielding some surprising results. This is part of an ongoing series. More time at home means chance to appreciate hometown For Mark R. Silber, a bankruptcy attorney with a practice in Middlesex County, the governor’s stay-at-home order has meant “we’re eating, baking and putting on weight,” he said. Silber lives in the small borough of Frenchtown in Hunterdon County, “home of the best food, baked goods, cheeses, ice creams, breads, restaurants and scenery,” he said. Although he’s had more ...

We hope you all came through the recent storms safely. We encourage all to sign up for the Annual Dinner, to be held on November 14th in New Brunswick. Many of you may be unfamiliar with Judge Conti, one of our honorees. Here is a bio which should show you Judge Conti's importance to our Section Judge Joy Flowers Conti (W.D. Pa.) Judge Joy Flowers Conti (W.D. Pa.), was named chair of the Judicial Conference Committee on the Administration of the Bankruptcy System in October 2010. A member of the committee since 2007, Conti was appointed to the bench in 2002. You bring your experience as a former bankruptcy attorney to your role as committee ...