Bankruptcy appeals are the ninjas of the appellate world. When the word “appeal” comes to mind, it is not usually accompanied by the word “bankruptcy.” Instead, these appeals sneak up on practitioners, complete with rules that differ from standard federal appeals, trial level judges sitting in an appellate capacity, and, frequently, two tiers of review. These stealthy appeals are significant, though, often resulting in important substantive law. On that note, this column touches very quickly and briefly on the high points of bankruptcy appellate rules and jurisdiction so that, hopefully, you are prepared when they next strike.
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