Consumer Bankruptcy

Overpaying a DSO Doesn’t Result in a Nondischargeable Debt, Seventh Circuit Holds

On an issue dividing the courts, the Seventh Circuit rules that an obligation to repay a domestic support obligation is a dischargeable debt, not a nondischargeable DSO.

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7th Circuit

Following the Leader: Section 109(g)(2) Requires Only a Sequential Analysis for Purposes of Eligibility After a Voluntarily Dismissed Case

August 2019

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109

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Consumer Bankruptcy

You Don’t Need a Sledgehammer to Crack a Nut: Only a Causal Connection Should Trigger the 180-Day Bar Necessary to Prevent Abusive Repeat Filings

Bankruptcy Code

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Self-Inflicted Disability Won’t Make Student Loans Dischargeable, BAP Says

The BAP avoided making a rule that would have allowed convicted felons to discharge student loans more easily than debtors with clean records.

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9th 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.

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11th Circuit

Inside ABI July 2019

July 2019

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Legislation

Practice and Procedure

Consumer Bankruptcy

Consumer Debt

Business Reorganization

International Insolvency

The Bankruptcy Code’s Disservice to Those Who Served

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Legislative Highlights July 2019

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Senate Democrats Push Back on CFPB Debt-Collection Proposal

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For Petitions the Clients Had Not Seen or Signed, Lawyer Recommended for Disbarment

Judge Olson refers a lawyer for civil and criminal investigations after uncovering dozens of unauthorized filings.

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