Consumer Bankruptcy

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.

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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.

Court :

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.

Court :

4th Circuit

Virginia

Virginia Western District

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

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Court Administration

Consumer Bankruptcy

Consumer Debt

Discharge/Dischargeability

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Monday, February 12, 2018

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Section 108(a) Time Extension Held Not Applicable to Chapter 13 Debtors

Courts split on whether Section 108(a) extension of statutes of limitations applies to chapter 13 debtors.

Court :

1st Circuit

New Hampshire

Thursday, February 8, 2018

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