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Consumer Bankruptcy

BAP Narrowly Reads Section 506(d) on Voiding Liens Following Claim Disallowance

A claim must be disallowed on the validity of the debt before the associated lien can be voided under Section 506(d), the Ninth Circuit BAP holds.

Status Report on the Supreme Court

Already primed to rule on nonjudicial foreclosure, the Supreme Court might take cases involving contempt, the automatic stay and trademarks.

Sanctions Upheld Against ‘Nationwide’ Law Firm for Violating Section 526

Law firm suspended 90 days for multiple violations of rules of professional conduct.