April 22, 2016

Trustee Has No Private Right of Action for Debtor’s Failure to Cooperate

Discharge denial is enough sanction for a debtor who doesn’t cooperate with the trustee.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Eastern District

April 15, 2016

Courts Split on Chapter 13 Debtors’ Rights under Section 108(b)

Chattanooga judge takes pity on a debtor about to lose her home in a tax sale.

6th Circuit, Tennessee, Tennessee Eastern District

April 11, 2016

Mortgages Command Priority over Legal Fees in a Chapter 13 Plan

Plan can’t cause default on a home mortgage to pay a debtor’s lawyer first.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Eastern District

April 05, 2016

Courts Split on Allowing Creditors to Sue on Claims Covered by D&O Policy

Insured vs. insured exclusion bars suit by creditors, but not by chapter 11 trustee.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Western District

March 31, 2016

Once Property Is Abandoned, Proceeds Belong to Debtor

Judge bends over backward so debtor can keep an $80,000 windfall.

6th Circuit, Ohio, Ohio Southern District

February 22, 2016

Unpaid Filing Fees Are Nondischargeable Debts in Detroit

Bankruptcy judges can be the government’s best collection agents.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Eastern District

January 29, 2016

Sixth Circuit Nixes the Notion of Artificial Impairment for Plan Confirmation

Sixth and Fifth Circuits arguably disagree on what constitutes artificial impairment to confirm a chapter 11 plan.

6th Circuit

January 14, 2016

How the Bankruptcy Code Determines the Winner of a Bar Fight

Getting punched out in a bar fight might not result in a nondischargeable debt.

6th Circuit

December 15, 2015

Sixth Circuit Splits with Third on Substantial Contribution in Chapter 7

Creditors, rejoice! Substantial contribution is rewarded, at least in the Sixth Circuit.

6th Circuit

Suit in Violation of the Stay Must Be Dismissed

Sixth Circuit is stricter than the Fifth when a suit violates the stay.

6th Circuit