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Eighth Circuit Broadly Draws the Line to Identify ‘Unknown’ Claims that Are Discharged

Eighth Circuit sides with the Third: ‘Reasonably ascertainable,’ not ‘reasonably foreseeable,’ determines which creditors are entitled to actual notice.

8th Circuit

Third-Party Releases Are Permissible in Theory, Minneapolis Judge Says

Judge issues a tongue-lashing for a three-year reorganization that rewards lawyers but pays nothing so far to sexual abuse claimants.

8th Circuit
Minnesota

Courts Can’t Sanction Debt Collectors for Filing Stale Claims after Midland Funding

The Code or rules must change to bar debt collectors from filing stale claims, Judge Dow says.

8th Circuit
Missouri
Missouri Western District

Eighth Circuit Broadly Interprets the FDCPA to Protect Consumers

The Eighth Circuit bars clever litigation tactics designed to evade the FDCPA on suits to collect time-barred claims.

8th Circuit

No Contempt on Discharge Violation of Nondischargeable Debt, Circuit Says

Eighth Circuit says orders reducing nondischargeable claims may not be binding on the creditor.

8th Circuit

Arbitration Ordered Although Creditor Filed a Proof of Claim

District court orders arbitration to avoid constitutional infirmities in bankruptcy court’s power to determine a claim against a creditor.

8th Circuit
Arkansas
Arkansas Eastern District

Monetary Sanctions Are Available to Remedy Violations of the Co-Debtor Stay

Section 105(a) was utilized because Section 1301 is silent on sanctions.

8th Circuit
Iowa
Iowa Northern District

Eighth Circuit Touches All the Bases on Preferences from Covering Bank Overdrafts

‘Ordinary course’ defense failed when overdrafts spiked during the preference period.

8th Circuit

Bankruptcy Settlement Provided No Protection from Criminal Forfeiture

Criminal forfeiture and bankruptcy protect different interests, district judge says.

8th Circuit
Minnesota

Two Judges Decline to Extend Harris v. Viegelahn Beyond Its Facts

District judge gives a ray of hope to chapter 13 debtors seeking unclaimed funds.

8th Circuit
Iowa
Iowa Northern District
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