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In the Matter of BELLINGHAM INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., Debtor. Executive Benefits Insurance Agency, Appellant, v. Peter H. Arkison, Trustee, Solely in His Capacity as Chapter 7 Trustee of the Estate of Bellingham Insurance Agency, Inc., Appellee
ORDER The court invites supplemental briefs by any amicus curiae addressing the following questions: Does Stem v. Marshall, —U.S.-, 131 S.Ct. 2594, 180 L.Ed.2d 475 (2011), prohibit bankruptcy courts from entering a final, binding judgment on an action to avoid a fraudulent conveyance? If so, may the bankruptcy court hear the proceeding and submit a report and recommendation to a federal district court in lieu of entering a final judgment?
Any briefs responding to this order shall be filed no later than thirty days from the filed date of this order. All briefs shall *477 comply with the page or type-volume limitations specified in Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 29(d) and 32(a)(7). Any person or entity wishing to file a brief as an amicus curiae in response to this order is granted leave to do so pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29(a).