May 13, 2021
On an upcoming certified appeal, the Eleventh Circuit can decide whether violating a PACA trust is a ‘defalcation while acting in a fiduciary capacity’ that makes a debt nondischargeable.
11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Middle District
May 05, 2021
First Circuit won’t allow a debtor to dismiss and avoid the consequences of abusive conduct.
1st Circuit
April 05, 2021
Creditors’ lawyers shot themselves in the foot by having the bankruptcy judge moot a motion for an extension of the dischargeability deadline.
5th Circuit, Texas, Texas Western District
March 30, 2021
The Eleventh Circuit narrowed its Jet Florida rule that allowed suing a discharged debtor as nominal defendant.
11th Circuit
March 24, 2021
Only individuals in subchapter V of chapter 11 are barred from discharging debts found to be nondischargeable under Section 523(a).
4th Circuit, Maryland
March 22, 2021
Eligibility for an income-based repayment program is relevant only on the third Brunner test regarding good faith.
10th Circuit, Kansas
March 17, 2021
Second Circuit insinuates that “undue hardship” and the Brunner test are synonymous.
2nd Circuit
