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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Article Tags
Consumer Bankruptcy
Consumer Debt
Discharge/Dischargeability
Finance and Banking
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Chapter 7 Estate Takes Post-Petition Appreciation on Conversion from Chapter 13

Joining the ‘slight minority,’ Judge Fenimore rules that post-petition appreciation in the value of a homestead goes to the chapter 7 estate when the chapter 13 case converts.

8th Circuit
Missouri
Missouri Western District

Placing Title Jointly with a Spouse May Be Avoidable if the Spouse Gave No Consideration

In South Carolina, taking title to property jointly with a spouse can be an avoidable gift under the Statute of Elizabeth.

4th Circuit
South Carolina
Friday, November 18, 2022
Article Tags
Court Administration
Consumer Bankruptcy
Consumer Debt
Discharge/Dischargeability
Finance and Banking
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Avoiding a Judgment Lien that Impairs an Exemption Is Theoretical, Ninth Circuit Says

When avoiding a judgment lien under Section 522(f), state law cannot dictate that the amount of the exemption is the amount in effect when the lien was created.

9th Circuit

The Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act: A Transformation of the Law

Jan 2023

Bankruptcy Code
523(a)(8)
109
11 U.S.C. § 365
11 U.S.C. § 548
341
526
527
528
CHAPTER 7 Liquidation
CHAPTER 13 - Adjustment of Debts of an Individual with Regular Income
Topic Tags
Legislation
Consumer Bankruptcy

Benchnotes January 2023

Jan 2023

Bankruptcy Code
1193
101
522
1307
Topic Tags
Plan Confirmation
Consumer Bankruptcy
Discharge/Dischargeability
Business Reorganization
Small Business
Turnaround Issues
Unsecured Trade Creditors

Employer-Paid Health Insurance Is Held to Be Income in Chapter 13

Should the cost of employer-provided health care insurance be considered income for lower-income Americans?

9th Circuit
Idaho
Monday, November 14, 2022
Article Tags
Practice and Procedure
Consumer Bankruptcy
Consumer Debt
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Friday, November 11, 2022
Article Tags
Consumer Bankruptcy
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