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Consumer Bankruptcy

Chicago District Judge Reestablishes Chapter 13 Debt Limits on Student Loans

Debtors with too much student loan debt are functionally ineligible for any form of bankruptcy relief.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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Circuits Split on Sovereign Immunity and Emotional Distress Damages for a Stay Violation

Ninth Circuit splits with the First on the interpretation of Section 106(a).

Friday, August 31, 2018
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Judges Split on Denial of Chapter 13 Discharge for Missing Direct Mortgage Payments

Illinois judges disagree on whether direct payments to a mortgagee are “under the plan” and must be made in full to obtain a chapter 13 discharge.