Consumer Debt

Chapter 13 Panel

Puerto Rico Judges Panel

Benefit to Consumer Required for Involuntary Conversion from Chapter 7 to 11

Judge lays down a tough rule, then goes easy on consumer debtors.

Arbitration Clause Nixes Class Suit for an Automatic Stay Violation

Enforcing arbitration clause turns on core vs. non-core distinction.

Involuntary Dismissed to Prevent Using Court Like a ‘Rented Battlefield’

Manhattan judge won’t allow using the court like a collection agency in two-party dispute.

Lenders Win Again, Beating Back Forced Vesting of Title through Chapter 13

Massachusetts judges disagree on ‘forced vesting’ in chapter 13 plan.

Consumer Workshop IV: The Intersection Between Bankruptcy and Consumer Protection Laws