ABI Blog Exchange

Happy New Year! – My Top 10 Favorite Posts

(My Favorite Homemade Blog Photo: Justice Gorsuch’s Trans Am from In re Haberman with Judge Garland Looking On) February 12, 2024 will mark Plan Proponent’s 9th Anniversary. Back in the early days, I’d be holed-up in Jessica’s parents’ basement in

2023 Bankruptcy Shocker: Third Circuit Lauding Disparate Results For Similarly Situated Claimants

By Donald L. Swanson Here’s my biggest bankruptcy shocker from 2023: the Third Circuit’s rationale for dismissing Johnson & Johnson’s bankruptcy. I’ll try to explain. Appalled I’m still appalled by the lack of concern, from the Third Circuit Court of

Tax Lien Foreclosure Update

This blog will discuss an important new case in New Jersey in the area of tax lien foreclosure. This case can be helpful to New Jersey property owners who have recently lost their property in a tax lien foreclosure. Imagine you own a house worth

Can My Wages from DoorDash, Uber, or Lyft Be Garnished in Arizona?

Can My Wages from DoorDash, Uber, or Lyft Be Garnished in Arizona? Our Arizona Family Law Attorneys and AZ Bankruptcy Lawyers weigh in: The issue of wage garnishment can be a significant concern for individuals who work for gig economy platforms like

In Appreciation of a Pirate

In Appreciation of a Pirate

Weekly News – January 5

Incora steamroller coming Exclusive Content Find it here on LevFin Insights Audacy preps for BK No, not again… Find it here on LevFin Insights Rumble in the Jungle! Our take: Sounds like the banks are whining to us… Tell us what you think here

The 2023 Year-End Ponzi Scheme Roundup

Posted by Kathy Bazoian Phelps The Ponzi Scheme Blog tracks Ponzi scheme news reported on new Ponzi schemes, guilty pleas, criminal convictions, prison sentences and other relevant Ponzi scheme news. Every Ponzi scheme cannot be known, as many slip

What If My Income Increases After Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is most often used by individuals with few assets in order to finish proceedings as soon as possible. The reason Chapter 7 bankruptcy is so quick when compared to other bankruptcy chapters is because it more or less lets

SBA EIDL LOANS & CIVIL & CRIMINAL PENALTIES & BANKRUPTCY FILINGS

SBA EIDL LOANS & CIVIL & CRIMINAL PENALTIES & BANKRUPTCY FILINGS Many people are contacting us, asking if wrongfully applying for or misusing SBA EIDL funds constitutes a crime or could subject them to civil or criminal penalties. The answer depends

Bankruptcy Is A Valuable And Desirable Venue for Resolving Mass Tort Cases (Truck v Kaiser)

By: Donald L Swanson “Bankruptcy provides a valuable and desirable venue for the resolution of [mass tort] disputes” by: “ensuring equitable recovery for all tort claimants”; and “preventing many of the inefficiencies that otherwise result from races

The Handshake: A Negotiating Tool? (A Study)

By Donald L. Swanson The handshake, as a social ritual, has been around for a very long time. In days of olde, the handshake probably served a dual role: as a sign of peaceful greeting; and as a way to assure that the other person isn’t holding a

Meet Judge Robinson

Shad Robinson took the bench as the twelfth bankruptcy judge to serve in the Western District of Texas on February 21, 2023. Judge Robinson, by his own telling, took an unlikely path to law school and practicing bankruptcy law. He is fairly unique

Weekly News – December 29

2023 Year in Review Read your favorite stories from 2023 Happy New Year Thank You For Your Support! January 3rd Circuit dismisses J&J Talc Case February Bank runs start… March Serta ruling roils the market April iconic retailer falls May The rise of

Notable Subchapter V Bankruptcy Opinions: October and November 2023 Edition

With no introduction or fanfare, here, in a single post, are short summaries of October 2023’s and November 2023’s notable Subchapter V opinions from across the country. As in the prior Sub V case posts, I’ll provide a roadmap of the issues and then

December 2023 Ponzi Scheme Roundup

Posted by Kathy Bazoian Phelps Below is a summary of Ponzi scheme activity reported for December 2023. Eleven Ponzi schemes hit the news for the first time this month. There were 3 life sentences imposed along with more than 37 years of prison

Defaulted SBA EIDL Loans: In Reversal, U.S. to Heighten Efforts to Collect Billions in Unpaid Covid Loans

The Washington Post Business Edition is reporting that in a reversal of policy the U.S. Government will heighten efforts to collect $30 Billion of defaulted SBA EIDL loans by referring those loans to Treasury Direct for collection. This is a reversal

Mandating Mediation–How It’s Done: (i) Local Rule Examples, and (ii) A Separate Order Guideline

By: Donald L. Swanson There are many reasons to mandate mediation in certain circumstances. One is to improve the quality of justice. Another is to manage an expanding docket and burgeoning caseload. A third is to create a mediation culture where

Protecting Your Co-Debtor in Bankruptcy

When you file bankruptcy your co-debtors can be affected. How they are affected depend mostly on the type of debt is involved and whether you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In this blog we will discuss the impact of your bankruptcy filing

IRS Grants Automatic Relief To Millions In Taxpayer Penalty Waivers

IRS Grants Automatic Relief To Millions In Taxpayer Penalty Waivers The story can be found at https://www.pelhamplus.com/finance/irs-grants-automatic-relief-to-milli… Jim Shenwick, Esq 917 363 3391 jshenwick@gmail.com