Rochellel's Daily Wire

May 13, 2021

PACA Violation Doesn’t Result in Nondischargeability for Defalcation, Tampa Judge Says

On an upcoming certified appeal, the Eleventh Circuit can decide whether violating a PACA trust is a ‘defalcation while acting in a fiduciary capacity’ that makes a debt nondischargeable.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Middle District

May 10, 2021

Subchapter V by Itself Doesn’t Bar Class Claims, Florida Judge Says

Judge Colton decided that class claims aren’t prohibited in Subchapter V cases but didn’t allow a class claim in the case before her.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Middle District

May 07, 2021

Anonymous Messages Calling the Debtor a Philanderer Isn’t a Stay Violation

Harassing a former lover isn’t an automatic stay violation.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Middle District

April 23, 2021

Hotel Isn’t ‘Single Asset Real Estate’ and Is Eligible for Subchapter V Reorganization

Apartment buildings are single asset real estate, but hotels aren’t, says Orlando’s Bankruptcy Judge Karen Jennemann.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Middle District

March 19, 2021

Only Noncitizens with ‘Green Cards’ Qualify for a Florida Homestead Exemption

Intending to reside permanently in the U.S. won’t qualify someone for a Florida homestead exemption unless the debtor is entitled to permanent residency.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Middle District

January 18, 2021

Sanction for Discharge Violation: $450 in Actual Damages and $10,000 for Attorneys’ Fees

When there’s ‘no fair ground of doubt’ about a discharge violation, the creditor should settle or make an offer of settlement to avoid larger damages after trial.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Middle District

December 30, 2020

Follow the Rules or Lose an Exemption in a New Home While in Chapter 13

Chapter 13 debtors lost an exemption in a new home after converting to chapter 7 because they didn’t follow the rules.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Southern District

August 13, 2020

Florida Judge Bars Redesignation Under the SBRA When Deadlines Have Already Lapsed

With deadlines already elapsed, Judge Grossman disagrees with three judges who allowed redesignation under subchapter V of chapter 11.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Southern District

June 17, 2020

Debtors and the SBA Fight to a Draw Last Week on PPP ‘Loans’

Courts still have no consensus about debtors’ right to receive PPP ‘loans’ under the Cares Act.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Northern District

April 16, 2020

2% of Increased U.S. Trustee Fees Held Unconstitutional

Florida judge largely agrees with a Delaware judge by holding that the increase in fees for the U.S. Trustee program is neither impermissibly retroactive nor unconstitutional, mostly speaking.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Southern District