February 28, 2020
Trustees in chapter 12 fare better than chapter 13 trustees if a case is dismissed before confirmation.
9th Circuit, Idaho
February 25, 2020
Bankruptcy Judge Scott Clarkson of Santa Ana, Calif., issued the first reported decision on the new small business reorganization law that became effective on February 19.
9th Circuit, California, California Central District
February 11, 2020
Almost $35,000 in actual and punitive damages was imposed on a judgment creditor and its collection law firm for failing to vacate a garnishment following notice of bankruptcy and discharge.
9th Circuit, California, California Eastern District
January 21, 2020
Courts are split on whether creditors in chapter 13 are entitled to the postpetition appreciation in a debtor’s property.
9th Circuit
November 19, 2019
A bankruptcy judge can afford little relief from student loans, even for sympathetic debtors who try hard to repay their debts.
9th Circuit, Oregon
November 13, 2019
Ninth Circuit BAP balances the need for quickly dealing with an involuntary petition against the petitioners’ right to discovery and a list of creditors.
9th Circuit
November 08, 2019
Individuals in chapter 11 who convert to chapter 7 come out worse that those who convert from chapter 13.
9th Circuit, Arizona
