Farmers in Chapter 12 Don’t Qualify for PPP ‘Loans,’ Milwaukee Judge Rules A PPP ‘loan’ under the Cares Act isn’t a ‘grant,’ thus the government isn’t barred from discriminating against a bankrupt under Section 525(a). Read more about Farmers in Chapter 12 Don’t Qualify for PPP ‘Loans,’ Milwaukee Judge Rules
Wisconsin Judge Slashes Quarterly Fees to the U.S. Trustee Program Judge Furay interprets ‘disbursements’ not to include the daily sweep of a collection account in a revolving credit. Judge Name - Do not use it. Catherine J. Furay Read more about Wisconsin Judge Slashes Quarterly Fees to the U.S. Trustee Program
Another Bankruptcy Judge Disregards Student Loans on Chapter 13 Eligibility Student loan debtor ineligible for chapter 7 may pursue chapter 13 even with too much unsecured debt, Judge Catherine J. Furay says. Judge Name - Do not use it. Catherine J. Furay Read more about Another Bankruptcy Judge Disregards Student Loans on Chapter 13 Eligibility
For Insufficient Notice, a Recorded Right of First Refusal Survived a Sale Constructive notice deprived a purchaser of ‘bona fide’ status. Judge Name - Do not use it. Susan V. Kelley Read more about For Insufficient Notice, a Recorded Right of First Refusal Survived a Sale
Veterans’ Benefits Are Included in Calculating ‘Disposable Income’ in Chapter 13 Congress must address unfairness to veterans, Judge Susan Kelley says. Judge Name - Do not use it. Susan V. Kelley Read more about Veterans’ Benefits Are Included in Calculating ‘Disposable Income’ in Chapter 13
Reimbursed Expenses Included in Calculating Median Income for Plan Duration Debtor kicked into longer plan as a consequence of employer’s expense reimbursements. Judge Name - Do not use it. Beth E. Hanan Read more about Reimbursed Expenses Included in Calculating Median Income for Plan Duration
In-Kind Income Excluded from Calculation of Current Monthly Income Judge takes practical approach to decide what’s considered current monthly income. Judge Name - Do not use it. Susan V. Kelley Read more about In-Kind Income Excluded from Calculation of Current Monthly Income
Courts Split on Allowing Individual Debtors to Retain Wages on Conversion from 11 to 7 Question left open in Harris v. Viegelahn decided against debtor in chapter 11. Judge Name - Do not use it. John Z. Lee Read more about Courts Split on Allowing Individual Debtors to Retain Wages on Conversion from 11 to 7
Arbitration Agreement Cannot Include Waiver of Dischargeability On dischargeability, post-filing waivers work, but pre-filing ones don’t. Judge Name - Do not use it. Catherine J. Furay Read more about Arbitration Agreement Cannot Include Waiver of Dischargeability
Agency Proceedings Give Rise to Judicial Liens Avoidable When Impairing Exemptions Milwaukee judge pens a debtor-friendly opinion on judicial liens. Judge Name - Do not use it. Susan V. Kelley Read more about Agency Proceedings Give Rise to Judicial Liens Avoidable When Impairing Exemptions