Consumer Bankruptcy

Dallas Judge Snubs Sam Wyly’s Attempt to Shelter His Home and Annuities

Sometimes, an annuity is not an annuity, regardless of what the documents say.

Even if Tax Debts Are Not Discharged, Penalties Can Be, Judge Boroff Rules

‘Plain meaning’ permits discharge of some tax penalties.

An Allowed Claim Doesn’t Bar an FDCPA Suit from Attacking the Same Debt

Georgia district judge confronts creditors who file claims based on stale debts.

Improperly Taking $297.72 Results in $250,000 in Punitive Damages for Stay Violation

Creditor’s unrepentant attitude escalates punitive damages from $33,700 to $250,000.

Circuit Split Widens on Test for Nondischargeability from Late-Filed Tax Returns

Ninth Circuit avoids the one-day-late rule for nondischargeability of tax debts.

Standards Governing Judicial Estoppel Appeals Are Debated in the D.C. Circuit

Majority in D.C. Circuit are flexible on judicial estoppel summary judgment motions.

Faculty Biographies (Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop 2016)

Real Estate Values Are Climbing (Again): Debtor, Watch Your Back!