August 30, 2019
An action that could violate the FDCPA may not be a violation of the discharge injunction.
11th Circuit
August 29, 2019
Even though subject matter jurisdiction persists when there is no longer an effect on the estate, the court may exercise discretion to dismiss, the Fifth Circuit says.
5th Circuit
August 28, 2019
Another bankruptcy judge rules that the increase in U.S. Trustee fees does not apply to pending chapter 11 cases.
5th Circuit
August 27, 2019
Madoff feeder fund allowed to conduct primary liquidation in the Cayman Islands.
August 26, 2019
BAP holds that an individual in chapter 11 isn’t required to contribute new value to retain exempt property.
9th Circuit
August 23, 2019
In calculating eligibility for chapter 13, Judge Nevins in Connecticut differs from some other bankruptcy judges in the Second Circuit.
August 22, 2019
Occupancy and intent to be a permanent residence are all that’s needed for a homestead exemption, even if the house violates local ordinances.
11th Circuit
August 21, 2019
Bankruptcy Judge Carol A. Doyle parses the limited duties of a chapter 7 debtor to the estate.
August 20, 2019
Someday, the Supreme Court will decide whether bankruptcy has an exemption from arbitration not available in ordinary commercial litigation.
August 19, 2019
Does inaction or refusal to turn over estate property absent a turnover order violate the automatic stay?
