Consumer Bankruptcy

Intersection Between Bankruptcy and Family Law

Tax Sales Can Be Avoided as Preferences, New Jersey Judge Rules

Federalism concerns do not protect tax foreclosures like they do mortgage foreclosures, Judge Gravelle says.

Fourth Circuit Conflicts with the Fifth on Loss of Chapter 7 Exemptions after Filing

Even if an exemption is lost after filing, a Code provision must bring property into the estate, Fourth Circuit holds.

Avoiding Malpractice and Other Common Pitfalls in Consumer Cases

Survey of the Supreme Court’s Recent and Lasting Decisions

Update on Consumer Bankruptcies

Very Good Debates (Southwest Bankruptcy Conference 2017)

Ninth Circuit Demands Amended Schedules to Avoid Judicial Estoppel

Dissenter argues that suing in bankruptcy court was sufficient disclosure to avoid judicial estoppel.

Eighth Circuit Broadly Interprets the FDCPA to Protect Consumers

The Eighth Circuit bars clever litigation tactics designed to evade the FDCPA on suits to collect time-barred claims.

Inside ABI September 2017

Sept 2017