June 07, 2023

Bartenwerfer Isn’t at Odds with Husky, According to Bankruptcy Judge Margaret Mann

A transferor’s fraudulent intent isn’t imputed to the transferee to make the transferee’s debt nondischargeable for ‘actual fraud.’

9th Circuit, California, California Southern District

December 09, 2020

Courts Are Split on the Interest Rate for Unsecured Creditors of a Solvent Debtor

California judge disagrees with a Texas judge and rules that creditors of a solvent debtor are not entitled to the higher state judgment rate or the higher contract rate.

9th Circuit, California, California Southern District

July 18, 2019

How to Draft a Judgment to Be Nondischargeable in Bankruptcy

To be nondischargeable, a stipulated judgment must lay out facts showing the debt was incurred by false representation or actual fraud.

9th Circuit, California, California Southern District

September 15, 2017

State Laws on Tracing Determine Whether Tax Refunds Are Exempt

Differing state laws govern the exemption of tax refunds for individuals.

9th Circuit, California, California Southern District

October 13, 2016

Supreme Court’s Upcoming FDCPA Decision Also May Govern RICO Suits

California district courts split on whether filing stale claims violates RICO.

9th Circuit, California, California Southern District