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Split deepens regarding failure to return a repossessed auto as an automatic stay violation.

Rooker-Feldman applies only if the state proceedings have ended before the federal suit is filed, Eleventh Circuit says.

The bankruptcy court is no longer a court of equity; here’s another example.

Bullard and Ritzen combine to constrict the right of appeal in the Sixth Circuit.

A motion extending the dischargeability deadline does not require personal service on the debtor, Chicago judge rules.

High court will resolve a circuit split dating back to the Fourth Circuit’s controversial Lubrizol opinion in 1985.

Judge Glenn criticizes an 1890 English decision refusing to enforce a foreign discharge of debt.

Expiration of a lien is tolled anytime the automatic stay precludes enforcement of a judgment.

Circuit splits over trademarks and the automatic stay are contenders for resolution in the Supreme Court.

With partial success, trustee sues the casino where a fraudster gambled away stolen money.