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Ninth Circuit Demands Amended Schedules to Avoid Judicial Estoppel

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

9th Circuit

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.

8th Circuit

Inside ABI September 2017

Sept 2017

Topic Tags
Bankruptcy Litigation
Consumer Bankruptcy
Municipal Bankruptcy

Legislative Highlights September 2017

Sept 2017

Topic Tags
Legislation
Consumer Bankruptcy
Consumer Debt

ABI Consumer Commission Hears from Stakeholders at NACTT Conference

Sept 2017

Topic Tags
Consumer Bankruptcy
Consumer Debt

Criminal Restitutions Are Not Recoverable as Preferences, Judge Agresti Says

Restitution payment does not qualify for the new value preference defense.

3rd Circuit
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Western District
Article Tags
Consumer Bankruptcy
Business Reorganization

Further ABI analysis.

Monday, August 28, 2017
Article Tags
Corporate Governance
Court Administration
Fraud
Consumer Bankruptcy
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No Contempt on Discharge Violation of Nondischargeable Debt, Circuit Says

Eighth Circuit says orders reducing nondischargeable claims may not be binding on the creditor.

8th Circuit

Second Circuit Upholds Denial of Arbitration in the Bankruptcy Context

Second Circuit holds a dress rehearsal for a major arbitration decision.

2nd Circuit
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