American Tack Co. v. Federal Trade Commission

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• finding that the debtor there had, “no motive for concealment in light of its role as a debtor-in-possession, having all the rights and duties of a trustee”
• stating that a reservation that did not name the defendant or state the factual basis for a breach of fiduciary duty claim was not effective
• stating that “identity of claims” is satisfied if “the claims arose out of the same transaction or series of transactions”
• finding identity of claims where the plaintiff alleged that the law firm’s representation contributed to plaintiffs resulting bankruptcy
• “arising under” jurisdiction exists where one invokes a substantive right created by federal bankruptcy law
• listing the elements of res judicata, for purposes of federal preclusion law, as (1) a final decision on the merits, (2) a subsequent action between the same parties or their privies, (3

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