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April 24, 2020

‘Triggering’ Creditor’s Claim Need Not Be Static Under Section 544(b)(1)
Judge Isgur applies heightened pleading standard to a complaint for fraudulent transfer with actual intent.
5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Northern District

November 24, 2017

Even ‘False’ Debts Are Discharged
Student loan lender’s argument was ‘preposterous,’ judge says.
5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Southern District

November 17, 2017

No Statute of Limitations for Suing on a Trustee’s Surety Bond
Removing and discharging a trustee are not synonymous, Houston judge rules.
5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Southern District

May 23, 2017

Diligence by Itself Won’t Justify Invocation of Equitable Tolling
Houston judge doesn’t excuse delay in identifying John Doe defendants.
5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Southern District

April 11, 2017

For Chapter 13 Eligibility, Lease Claims Aren’t Capped
Large judgment for future rent made debtors ineligible for chapter 13.
5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Southern District

March 28, 2017

Courts Split on Bankruptcy Judge’s Ability to Invoke ‘Innocent Spouse’ Doctrine
After waiting six months, bankruptcy court may rule on a debtor’s ‘innocent spouse’ claim.
5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Southern District

January 03, 2017

Stern Doesn’t Limit Bankruptcy Court in Liquidating a Nondischargeable Debt
Decisions by Circuit Judge Posner and Houston’s Judge Isgur don’t line up.
5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Southern District

November 04, 2016

Debtor May Not Benefit from His Own Fraudulent Transfer
Exemption cannot be claimed in a home recovered as a fraudulent transfer.
5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Southern District

March 09, 2016

Exemptions Are Not a Moving Target the Trustee Can Shoot Down at Any Time
Judge Isgur interprets Schwab v. Reilly to benefit debtors and disadvantage trustees.
5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Southern District