By Porter Wright on In a decision issued May 21, 2015, the Sixth Circuit stayed its course in refusing to extend constitutional protection to encompass a right of privacy in financial records and, in doing so, retained its position as the most conservative of the federal circuits to have addressed this issue. The case, Moore v. WesBanco Bank, Inc., … Continue Reading
By Porter Wright on It is often said that the acid test of a security interest or lien on property is the bankruptcy of the property owner. If that person or entity files a bankruptcy petition, the bankruptcy trustee has a number of options to challenge or even avoid certain liens. A lien that is not properly perfected is … Continue Reading
By Porter Wright on A recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit demonstrates binding arbitration may not be the best way to limit rising litigation costs. It also serves as a warning – if you needed one — that “binding” arbitration awards are not subject to appeal for legal error. Here are the facts, in … Continue Reading
