April 01, 2016

Circuit Splits Widen on Dischargeability of Tax Debts on Late-Filed Returns

Eleventh Circuit keeps taxpayer on the hook for late-filed tax returns.

11th Circuit

March 23, 2016

FDCPA Case Percolates Toward the Eleventh Circuit, Setting up a Petition for Certiorari

$1,000 in damages justifies $36,000 in attorneys’ fees for violating the FDCPA.

11th Circuit, Alabama, Alabama Middle District

March 10, 2016

District Court Drubs Mine Workers by Allowing Sale of Coal Assets

Union needs a quickie appeal to the Eleventh Circuit to stop Walter Energy sale.

11th Circuit, Alabama, Alabama Northern District

March 03, 2016

Courts Split on Whether Surrender Entails Waiver of Defenses to Foreclosure

Gutsy Judge Laurel Isicoff disagrees with district and bankruptcy judges in her district.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Southern District

February 29, 2016

11th Circuit May Follow 5th Circuit by Limiting Judicial Estoppel in Bankruptcy

Judge Tjoflat dissents from his own opinion to advocate rehearing en banc.

11th Circuit

February 16, 2016

Georgia Supreme Court to Decide on Exemption for Health Savings Account

The Eleventh Circuit punts on exempting HSAs under Georgia law.

11th Circuit

February 15, 2016

District Judge Puts Limits on Policy Statement in Segal v. Rochelle

Continuing FLSA claims arising after filing are not subject to judicial estoppel.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Southern District

February 12, 2016

Debtors Throw Away $36,500 and Their Discharges at the Same Time

Judge can’t save debtors from the consequences of their self-inflicted wounds.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Middle District

February 08, 2016

FDCPA Held Applicable to Violations of Discharge Injunction

Debtor-friendly FDCPA opinion gains traction beyond the Second Circuit.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Middle District

Florida Bankruptcy Judge Splits with Seventh Circuit on Attorney/Client Privilege

Client questionnaires are held to be protected by the attorney/client privilege.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Southern District