Cert. Denied
Highland Capital Management, L.P. v. NexPoint Advisors, L.P.
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on June 29, 2026.
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. CVSG: 5/22/2026
Jul 28, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 2, 2025)Aug 26, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 2, 2025 to September 10, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.
Aug 27, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including September 10, 2025.
Sep 2, 2025Brief amici curiae of Professor Anthony J. Casey, et al. filed.Sep 10, 2025Brief of respondents NexPoint Advisors L.P., et al. in opposition filed.Sep 23, 2025Reply of petitioner Highland Capital Management, L.P. filed. (Distributed)Sep 24, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/10/2025.
Oct 14, 2025The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
May 22, 2026Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.Jun 2, 2026Supplemental brief of petitioner Highland Capital Management, L.P. filed.Jun 9, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/25/2026.
Jun 16, 2026Supplemental brief of respondents NexPoint Advisors, L.P., et al. filed. (Distributed)Jun 29, 2026Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Highland Capital Management, L.P. v. NexPoint Advisors, L.P., SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/highland-capital-management-v-nexpoint-advisors-2/