Consumer Bankruptcy

Two Judges Decline to Extend Harris v. Viegelahn Beyond Its Facts

District judge gives a ray of hope to chapter 13 debtors seeking unclaimed funds.

Inside ABI May 2017

May 2017

Judge Homer Drake Insulates Social Security Income from Chapter 13 Payment Calculation

One Georgia judge disagrees with another over a chapter 13 confirmation objection.

Written Motions to Adjourn Foreclosure Do Not Violate the Stay, Circuit Says

Causing a debtor to incur cost isn’t necessarily a stay violation in the Third Circuit.

Section 523(a)(9) Conflicts with Two Circuit Interpretations

July 2017

In Dischargeability, No Disclosure Required if Not Requested

Sometimes, failure to disclose material facts is not misleading.

Benchnotes June 2017

June 2017

Consumer Bankruptcy Legal Update

Consumer: Prosecuting and Defending Dischargeability Actions in Consumer Cases

Consumer: How to Minimize Your Consumer Practice Malpractice Risk