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Judge finds a loophole in a Fifth Circuit opinion on the homestead exemption.

Debtors facing discharge denial have standing to appeal claim allowances.

Judge Isgur interprets Schwab v. Reilly to benefit debtors and disadvantage trustees.

Restriction on post-confirmation suits is further limited in the Fifth Circuit.

Judge lays down a tough rule, then goes easy on consumer debtors.

Judge Edith Jones elevates ‘chutzpah’ to a legal concept in the Fifth Circuit.

Fifth Circuit warns about conflating jurisdiction and the merits.

Generic language won’t release third parties in the Fifth Circuit.

Equity powers enable a judge to put the screws to a chapter 13 debtor.

Specific intent to benefit the lender not required before surcharging collateral.