July 01, 2019
The BAP avoided making a rule that would have allowed convicted felons to discharge student loans more easily than debtors with clean records.
May 29, 2019
Joining two other circuits, the Fourth Circuit now permits a chapter 13 debtor to strip down a short term home mortgage to the value of the property.
May 16, 2019
BAP joins the majority of courts by saying that defaulting on direct mortgage payments precludes a chapter 13 debtor from receiving a discharge.
May 10, 2019
Appeals court lauds Bankruptcy Judge Jeffrey Norman’s ‘well-reasoned’ opinion.
April 26, 2019
Fifth Circuit in substance says that state law overcomes the Bankruptcy Code’s broad definition of who’s a creditor entitled to notice.
April 09, 2019
Circuits are split on whether a collection letter only violates the FDCPA if it contains an explicit threat to sue.
February 28, 2019
Hiring a collection agent will not insulate a debt buyer from liability under the FDCPA.
January 03, 2019
In some circuits, never intending to repay a loan can result in nondischargeability under Section 523(a)(6).
December 05, 2018
Lying about herpes resulted in a nondischargeable debt for fraud and battery.
November 27, 2018
Supreme Court’s Epic decision may end up forcing debtors to arbitrate dischargeability of loans.