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Default Judgments Are (Sometimes) Nondischargeable Under Issue Preclusion

If the parties litigate but the defendant eventually defaults, the default judgment can result in nondischargeability via issue preclusion, Eleventh Circuit holds.

11th Circuit

A ‘Plausible’ Claim for a Discharge Violation Is No Longer Sufficient after Taggart

An Alabama case shows how Taggart heightened the pleading standards for a complaint alleging a violation of the discharge injunction.

11th Circuit
Alabama
Alabama Middle District

Veto Right Made All Directors Liable for Bad Decisions by a Few Directors

Business judgment rule failed to protect directors of a Georgia bank for approving bad loans.

11th Circuit

State and Federal IRA Exemptions Aren’t Congruent, Eleventh Circuit Explains

Circuit Judge Grant explains why an IRA might be exempt under federal law but not exempt under the Florida exemption statute.

11th Circuit

Bankruptcy Judge Says Espinosa Overrules Eleventh Circuit Precedent

A chapter 13 plan that improperly modifies a home mortgage remains binding unless the lender has objected to confirmation.

11th Circuit
Florida
Florida Southern District

Standards for a Future Claimants’ Representative Are Those for a Guardian Ad Litem

Prior service as a future claimants’ representative was reason for a new appointment, not a disqualification, Judge Bonapfel says.

11th Circuit
Georgia
Georgia Northern District

Eleventh Circuit Joins the Majority Restricting Collection Letters on Time-Barred Debts

Circuits are split on whether a collection letter only violates the FDCPA if it contains an explicit threat to sue.

11th Circuit

Payments Under the NFL’s Brain Injury Settlement Are Held Exempt on Appeal

Former NFL players with neurological impairment can file bankruptcy and exempt payments under league’s concussion settlement.

11th Circuit
Florida
Florida Southern District

Tardy Recordation of a Mortgage Not Salvaged by Relation-Back Arguments

A mortgage recorded more than 30 days after closing resulted in a transfer within the preference window.

11th Circuit
Georgia
Georgia Northern District

Eleventh Circuit Allows Termination of Retiree Benefits in a Chapter 11 Liquidation

Operations must continue for a debtor to invoke Section 1114 in a chapter 11 liquidation, Eleventh Circuit says.

11th Circuit
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