Rochellel's Daily Wire

May 15, 2017

Why a Secured Creditor’s Deficiency Wasn’t Treated as an Unsecured Claim

Post-discharge default didn’t entitle a lender to treatment as an unsecured creditor.

5th Circuit, Mississippi, Mississippi Northern District

May 10, 2017

Violation of Professional Ethics Resulted in a Nondischargeable Debt

Two ethical lapses resulted in a nondischargeable debt.

5th Circuit

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

No Res Judicata Effect for ‘Deemed Allowed’ Claims in ‘No Asset’ Cases

Do ‘deemed allowed’ claims have res judicata effect in ‘asset’ cases?

5th Circuit

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

March 15, 2017

Wages Garnished Before Bankruptcy Are Voidable Preferences, Circuit Rules

Test case on preferences deepens a circuit split and lays the groundwork for certiorari.

5th Circuit

February 16, 2017

Fifth Circuit Denies Exemption to Nonfiling Spouse for Home Owned Fewer than 1,215 Days

Community property homestead rights are lost if only one spouse files bankruptcy.

5th Circuit

February 13, 2017

Courts Split on Retention of Property on Individual’s Conversion from Chapter 11 to 7

Ninth Circuit BAP is a better venue for individuals converting from ‘11’ to ‘7.’

5th Circuit, Louisiana, Louisiana Eastern District

February 08, 2017

Terminating a Contract Is a Transfer of an Asset — Sometimes

Judge Higginbotham has been busy writing important opinions.

5th Circuit

February 03, 2017

Fifth Circuit Concurrence Advocates Voiding Arbitration Agreements Involving Fraud

Circuit Judge Higginbotham sees arbitration as an instrument of fraud.

5th Circuit