Highland Capital Management, L.P. v. NexPoint Advisors, L.P.
Pending petition
Issue: (1) Whether a bankruptcy court can act as a gatekeeper to screen noncolorable lawsuits against nondebtor bankruptcy participants; and (2) whether a bankruptcy court can to a limited degree exculpate nondebtor bankruptcy participants from liability for conduct arising from the bankruptcy process.
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| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 07/28/2025 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 2, 2025) |
| 08/26/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 2, 2025 to September 10, 2025, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 08/27/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including September 10, 2025. |
| 09/02/2025 | Brief amici curiae of Professor Anthony J. Casey, et al. filed. |
| 09/10/2025 | Brief of respondents NexPoint Advisors L.P., et al. in opposition filed. |
| 09/23/2025 | Reply of petitioner Highland Capital Management, L.P. filed. (Distributed) |
| 09/24/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/10/2025. |
| 10/14/2025 | The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States. |