August 25, 2020
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.
11th Circuit
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 18, 2020
Anything less than full disgorgement must be supported by ‘sound reasons’ and ‘solid evidence,’ the Tenth Circuit says.
10th Circuit
August 05, 2020
Lease assumption is binding even if the debtor doesn’t follow the procedural requirements of Section 365(p).
9th Circuit
August 04, 2020
Circuit split is eroding on the loss of a homestead exemption for failing to reinvest proceeds from a sale after filing.
1st Circuit
July 23, 2020
The Supreme Court hasn’t prohibited paying counsel fees for services rendered before the entry of a retention order, Judge Preston says.
6th Circuit, Ohio, Ohio Southern District
July 17, 2020
Did the Supreme Court’s Acevedo opinion preclude annulling the stay? The Ninth Circuit BAP says ‘no.’
9th Circuit
