Rochellel's Daily Wire

February 26, 2016

First Circuit Looks Behind a Judgment in Ruling on Involuntary Petition

Minor dispute as to amount bars using a claim for filing an involuntary petition.

1st Circuit

February 24, 2016

First Circuit BAP Sanctions Firm for a Lawyer’s Conduct

Circuits are split on sanctioning a firm under Section 1927 for a lawyer’s conduct.

1st Circuit

February 02, 2016

Massachusetts Homestead Exemption Focuses on Use, Not Intention

First Circuit BAP goes easy on a consumer debtor’s homestead.

1st Circuit

January 20, 2016

Lenders Win Again, Beating Back Forced Vesting of Title through Chapter 13

Massachusetts judges disagree on ‘forced vesting’ in chapter 13 plan.

1st Circuit, Massachusetts

January 15, 2016

Trust Property Sometimes Can Be Property of an Individual's Bankrupt Estate

Foreclosing property not in the debtor's name sometimes can violate the automatic stay.

1st Circuit, New Hampshire