Even when after a finding of bad faith, the court retains discretion to deny punitive damages, Third Circuit says. Compensatory damages are not available if the debtor was failing anyway.

Eleventh Circuit joins the majority of circuits by holding that unforeseen, changed circumstances are not required to modify a chapter 13 plan.

Tenth Circuit and its BAP follow the same controlling authority but reach opposite results.

When $50,000 in sanctions were not enough to coerce compliance with the Code and Rules, the Eleventh Circuit upheld $150,000 in sanctions for a second violation.

Private charity is not considered to be part of a debtor’s income under the first part of the Brunner test.

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.’

Anything less than full disgorgement must be supported by ‘sound reasons’ and ‘solid evidence,’ the Tenth Circuit says.

Two judges agree that the CARES Act amendment allowing chapter 13 plans to run for seven years is applicable only to plans confirmed before March 27.

Lease assumption is binding even if the debtor doesn’t follow the procedural requirements of Section 365(p).

Circuit split is eroding on the loss of a homestead exemption for failing to reinvest proceeds from a sale after filing.