February 17, 2016

Failed Lawyer Discharges $264,000 in Student Loan Debt

Advanced degrees for once were no bar to discharging student loans.

9th Circuit, California, California Northern District

February 01, 2016

A $15,000 Civil Contempt Order Was Interlocutory and Not Appealable

Perhaps a civil contempt order should sometimes be final in bankruptcy.

9th Circuit, California, California Central District

January 26, 2016

California Judge Fixes Discharge Deadline for Late-Filing Tax Penalty

Bankruptcy mavens, take note: Late-filing fines for tax returns kick in Oct. 15.

9th Circuit, California, California Northern District