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Dissenter argues that suing in bankruptcy court was sufficient disclosure to avoid judicial estoppel.

Restitution payment does not qualify for the new value preference defense.

Eighth Circuit says orders reducing nondischargeable claims may not be binding on the creditor.

Second Circuit holds a dress rehearsal for a major arbitration decision.

District court orders arbitration to avoid constitutional infirmities in bankruptcy court’s power to determine a claim against a creditor.

Ninth Circuit ducks a chance to rule on ‘forced vesting.’

Another Spokeo opinion from the Supreme Court may trim back federal consumer protection laws.

California Supreme Court ignores a ‘drafting error’ in the state’s Probate Code.

State law doesn’t ultimately control what is or isn’t estate property.

Petition characterizes Fifth Circuit as standing alone by rejecting the ‘snapshot rule' for exemptions.