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Judge Bernstein distinguishes a Second Circuit opinion to rule that a makewhole premium is allowable in bankruptcy.

Supreme Court says that activities not required by state law in nonjudicial foreclosure may be covered by the FDCPA.

Hiring a collection agent will not insulate a debt buyer from liability under the FDCPA.

First Circuit reverses, upholding the validity of bondholders’ security interests in $2.9 billion of collateral.

‘Old’ GM lenders lose again while attempting to avoid the consequences of a $1.5 billion mistake.

Newly appointed circuit judge uses ancient English law to illuminate the Bankruptcy Code.

O.W. Bunker makes law again, this time on standing to appeal, not on maritime liens.

If the FDCPA applies to judicial foreclosure, should it also apply to nonjudicial foreclosure? The Supreme Court will decide.

The appeals court barred the secured lenders from renegotiating a carveout when a chapter 11 reorganization failed.

Rooker-Feldman applies only if the state proceedings have ended before the federal suit is filed, Eleventh Circuit says.