August 21, 2020
Although Social Security benefits are not subject to the “operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law,” judge says they can be considered in deciding whether someone should be allowed to confirm a chapter 13 plan or have a chapter 7 case dismissed for ‘abuse.’
6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Eastern District
August 11, 2020
The Seventh Circuit uses broad equitable powers to prevent one member of a class from receiving a settlement when appealing an issue applicable to the entire class.
7th Circuit
July 31, 2020
In a SARE case, the BAP says that the bankruptcy court cannot deny a lift-stay motion without finding that confirmation is reasonably possible in a reasonable time.
10th Circuit
July 13, 2020
The SBRA can be used to extinguish a creditors’ committee previously appointed in a ‘traditional’ chapter 11 case.
4th Circuit, Maryland
June 25, 2020
The Ninth Circuit allows chapter 13 debtors on their own to accelerate payments to creditors and secure their discharges more quickly without modifying their plans.
9th Circuit
June 17, 2020
Aligning with the Third Circuit, the Ninth Circuit says that lower courts were reading its prior decisions too broadly.
9th Circuit
