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December 15, 2015

Surrendering Property Precludes a Debtor from Opposing Foreclosure

Florida judge closes loophole on a debtor’s duty to “perform his intention” regarding surrender.

11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Southern District

December 15, 2015

Using Untrained Personnel Is No Defense Against Willful Stay Violation

Simple mistake mushrooms into $50,000 in punitive damages for stay violation.

11th Circuit, Alabama, Alabama Middle District

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Bill Rochelle

EDITOR-AT-LARGE, ABI

@BillRochelle

An insightful writer known for his authoritative take on legal developments affecting bankruptcy practice, Bill Rochelle published for Bloomberg every day from 2007 through 2015.

Prior to his second career in journalism, he practiced bankruptcy law for 35 years, including 17 years as a partner in the New York office of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP.

By The Numbers

Total cases in system 2764
Business Cases 1432
Consumer Cases 1181
Circuit Splits Cases 58
Supreme Court Cases 140
Total Judges 972