Consumer Bankruptcy

An Interest in Property as JTWROS Drops Out of the Estate on Death of the Debtor

JTWROS ownership confers benefits and disadvantages in bankruptcy, too.

Court :

Ninth Circuit Allows Counsel Fees when Debtor Successfully Appeals a Stay Violation

Ninth Circuit is the first court of appeals to expand a debtor’s appellate counsel fees beyond successfully defending an award for a willful stay violation.

Court :

9th Circuit

Gift Cards Can’t Be Exempt Because They’re the Same as Nonexempt Cash

Pre-bankruptcy planning was ‘creative’ but didn’t succeed in enlarging the debtor’s exemptions.

Court :

10th Circuit

Kansas

When Is a House a “Home”? Varied Dates Used to Determine a Debtor’s “Principal Residence”

Bankruptcy Code

Topic Tags

Bankruptcy Litigation

Discharge/Dischargeability

Mortgage

Predatory Lending

Too Broke for a Fresh Start

Feb 2019

Topic Tags

Consumer Bankruptcy

Consumer Debt

Friday, December 21, 2018

Article Tags

Court Administration

Ethics

Consumer Bankruptcy

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District Court Limits Bankruptcy Judges’ Ability to Enact Local Rules

Local rules may not impose confirmation requirements beyond those contained in the statute.

Court :

7th Circuit

Illinois

Illinois Southern District

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Article Tags

Court Administration

Practice and Procedure

Consumer Bankruptcy

Business Reorganization

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