Co-Conspirator’s Intent Is Enough for Nondischargeability, Fifth Circuit Holds
A ‘no harm, no foul’ stay violation is harmless error.
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Stephen A. Higginson
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Cryptic Disclosure of Fee Sharing Is Inadequate, Judge Houser Holds
Terms of fee sharing must be disclosed in the retention application, not just in an exhibit.
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Barbara J. Houser
Bankruptcy Judge Finds Jurisdiction over Nationwide Class Challenging Bogus Claims
Class suit in Texas attacks the filing of bogus claims.
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Jeff Bohm
Diligence by Itself Won’t Justify Invocation of Equitable Tolling
Houston judge doesn’t excuse delay in identifying John Doe defendants.
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Marvin Isgur
Lump-Sum Child Support Claim Disallowed when Debtor Was Current
‘Relationship test’ bolsters Texas judge in disallowing claim for child support.
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Craig A. Gargotta
After Chapter 13 Dismissal, Counsel Fees Aren’t Paid
Harris v. Viegelahn extended from chapter 13 conversions to dismissals.
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Jeffrey P. Norman
Why a Secured Creditor’s Deficiency Wasn’t Treated as an Unsecured Claim
Post-discharge default didn’t entitle a lender to treatment as an unsecured creditor.
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Jason D. Woodward
Violation of Professional Ethics Resulted in a Nondischargeable Debt
Two ethical lapses resulted in a nondischargeable debt.
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Edward C. Prado
For Chapter 13 Eligibility, Lease Claims Aren’t Capped
Large judgment for future rent made debtors ineligible for chapter 13.
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Marvin Isgur
Courts Split on Bankruptcy Judge’s Ability to Invoke ‘Innocent Spouse’ Doctrine
After waiting six months, bankruptcy court may rule on a debtor’s ‘innocent spouse’ claim.
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Marvin Isgur