Solicitor General Supports the Debtor in Midland Funding on FDCPA Violation
Government says that filing a stale bankruptcy claim violates the FDCPA.
Stern Doesn’t Limit Bankruptcy Court in Liquidating a Nondischargeable Debt
Decisions by Circuit Judge Posner and Houston’s Judge Isgur don’t line up.
Chapter 12 Eligibility Requirements Construed Liberally in Favor of the Debtor
Unfiled claims aren’t included in calculation of total debt for chapter 12 eligibility.
Even Without a Mediation Privilege, Mediation Statement Is Protected from Discovery
Work product and opinion privileges protect mediation statement from discovery.
‘All Assets’ Combined with ‘Including’ Makes a UCC-1 Bulletproof, Circuit Says
Even if location is wrong, financing statement is sufficient by saying ‘all assets.’
Seventh Circuit Narrowly Interprets Co-Debtor Stay in Section 1301(a)
Co-debtor stay prevented from becoming an automatic stay for a non-filing spouse.
Judge Posner Says Chapter 13 Confirmation Doesn’t Make Appeals Moot
Entireties ownership wasn’t terminated by transfer to a trust owned by the entireties.
Disclaimer Saves Debt Collector from Violating the FDCPA in the Fourth Circuit
An admitted attempt to collect a debt rendered informational only by a disclaimer.
Impending Circuit Split on ‘Makewholes’ Prompts Rehearing Motion by Energy Future
Energy Future claims Third Circuit panel misinterpreted governing New York law.
Debtor Has Valid Homestead Exemptions Even Without Equity in the Property
Adhering to traditional bankruptcy concepts, Utah judge gives reasons for reversing Jevic.