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Monday, February 26, 2018
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Consumer Bankruptcy
Consumer Debt
Discharge/Dischargeability
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Solvency May or May Not Result in Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit and a Delaware bankruptcy judge reach opposite conclusions on motions to dismiss petitions by solvent debtors.

4th Circuit
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
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Consumer Bankruptcy
Consumer Debt
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Benchnotes April 2018

April 2018

Bankruptcy Code
11 U.S.C. §§ 101-1532
Topic Tags
Claims
Bankruptcy Litigation
Fraudulent Transfers
Plan Confirmation
Venue/Jurisdiction
Consumer Bankruptcy
Business Reorganization

Lien-Stripping Under the Official Form Chapter 13 Plan

April 2018

Bankruptcy Code
11 U.S.C. § 506
CHAPTER 13 - Adjustment of Debts of an Individual with Regular Income
1322
Topic Tags
Plan Confirmation
Consumer Bankruptcy
Real Estate

Arresting the Debtor During Mediation Is a Very Big No-No

How to ruin a good case: have your adversary arrested during mediation.

9th Circuit
California
California Central District

A Trademark License Rejection Case May End Up in the Supreme Court

A case on the ability of state law to take property out of the estate after filing may not go to the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court

Failing to Purchase Health Insurance Won’t Result in a Priority Tax Claim

The exaction for failure to purchase health insurance under the ACA is a tax for constitutional purposes but not a tax under the Bankruptcy Code, New Orleans judge rules.

5th Circuit
Louisiana
Louisiana Eastern District

Judge Revokes a ‘Nationwide’ Firm’s Right to Practice in Virginia Bankruptcy Court

Local lawyers were also caught up in the maelstrom caused by a ‘nationwide’ firm that skirted bankruptcy law and rules.

4th Circuit
Virginia
Virginia Western District
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Article Tags
Court Administration
Consumer Bankruptcy
Consumer Debt
Discharge/Dischargeability
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