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ABI Journal

707

Bankruptcy Code
Nonelective Medical Bills Should Not Be Considered “Consumer Debts”

July 2021

Bankruptcy Code

Chapter 13 Debtor May (Sometimes) Contribute to Retirement Plans

A chapter 13 debtor was permitted to make a fraction of the pension contributions permitted by the IRS Code.

Judge Kendig Implies that Failure to Run a Lien Search is Tantamount to Malpractice

The debtors’ lawyer’s lack of diligence allowed the creditor to invoke laches and beat a belated motion to avoid a lien that impaired a homestead exemption.