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Judge Splits with his BAP and Allows ‘Substantial Contribution’ Claim in Chapter 7
Split grows on whether ‘substantial contribution’ claims are limited to chapters 9 and 11.
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Mark Houle
Surprising Analysis Yields the Expected Result on Choice of Law for Claims
Chosen law governed statute of limitations for allowance of claims in bankruptcy.
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Edward R. Korman
Civil Contempt Proceedings Exempt from Automatic Stay in Ninth Circuit
No automatic stay to protect litigation misconduct in the Seventh and Ninth Circuits.
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Richard R. Clifton
Fee Application After Completion of Plan Payments Comes Too Late
Fees awarded after discharge are wiped out like everything else.
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Janet T. Neff
State Law Determines Whether Post-Filing Mechanic’s Liens Are Voidable
Bankruptcy courts can enter final orders voiding mechanic’s liens, Third Circuit says.
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Jane R. Roth
Chapter 13 Plan Confirmation Doesn’t Bar Later Claim Objections, Circuit Holds
Res judicata does not apply to ‘deemed allowed’ claims.
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G. Steven Agee
Personal Bankruptcy Bars Incarceration, but Not Finding of Civil Contempt
FTC allowed to continue contempt proceedings for failure to pay restitution.
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Paul A. Crotty