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Malicious Prosecution Can Mean a Nondischargeable Debt in Chapter 13

Bankruptcy Judge Gunn from D.C. sides with the majority to hold that “personal injury” does not require physical injury but may include reputational harm.

Chapter 13 Debtor Can’t Sue to Avoid an Unperfected Mortgage, District Judge Says

Wisconsin district judge implies that a chapter 13 debtor might obtain ‘derivative standing’ to avoid an unperfected mortgage.

A Two-Year Delay in Filing a Retention Application Resulted in Denial of Fees

Pittsburgh Bankruptcy Judge Gregory Taddonio says that lawyers must search in PACER before signing up a new client.

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