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Rochellel's Daily Wire

September 25, 2023

Nonpurchase Money Debt Service on a Car Isn’t a Deductible ‘Ownership’ Cost in ‘13’

Courts aren’t fully in agreement, but most hold that non-purchase money debt service on a car isn’t an ‘ownership cost’ deducted from current monthly income to arrive at disposable income in chapter 13.

5th Circuit, Louisiana, Louisiana Western District

January 28, 2021

Defenses to Preferences Are Considered in Counting an Involuntary Debtor’s Creditors

A former bankruptcy judge, now a district judge, makes important law on involuntary petitions.

5th Circuit, Louisiana, Louisiana Western District

October 02, 2018

Sanctions Upheld Against ‘Nationwide’ Law Firm for Violating Section 526

Law firm suspended 90 days for multiple violations of rules of professional conduct.

5th Circuit, Louisiana, Louisiana Western District

June 01, 2018

District Court Allows 401(k) Contributions in Chapter 13 Up to the IRS Limits

Lower courts split three ways on 401(k) contributions and the calculation of disposable income in chapter 13.

5th Circuit, Louisiana, Louisiana Western District

April 20, 2018

Prefiling Expenses Can’t Be Reimbursed in a Chapter 13 Plan in Western Louisiana

Debtor’s counsel can’t recover prefiling expenses in a ‘no money down’ bankruptcy in the W.D. La.

5th Circuit, Louisiana, Louisiana Western District

April 16, 2018

Leased but Unused Personal Property Qualifies for an Administrative Claim

Circuits are split on requiring use of leased equipment before allowing an administrative claim.

5th Circuit, Louisiana, Louisiana Western District

March 02, 2018

Interim Fee Awards in Chapter 13 Are OK Before Conversion

District judge changes local practice in the bankruptcy court on interim awards in chapter 13.

5th Circuit, Louisiana, Louisiana Western District

October 04, 2017

Counsel Must Eat Filing Fees in ‘No-Money-Down’ Chapter 13s

Lawyers can’t be reimbursed for advancing filing fees through fee applications or ‘no-look’ fees.

5th Circuit, Louisiana, Louisiana Western District

May 16, 2017

After Chapter 13 Dismissal, Counsel Fees Aren’t Paid

Harris v. Viegelahn extended from chapter 13 conversions to dismissals.

5th Circuit, Louisiana, Louisiana Western District

October 06, 2016

Trustee Gets No Fee on Insurance Proceeds Paid to Secured Lender

District judge prescribes local rule for bankruptcy courts.

5th Circuit, Louisiana, Louisiana Western District