Discharge/Dischargeability

Mishandling collateral is nondischargeable even if the security interest is unperfected.

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California judge counsels Ninth Circuit about procedures for enforcing discharge injunctions.

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Sarbanes-Oxley nails securities fraudsters who file bankruptcy.

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For nondischargeability under Section 523(a)(2)(A), a fraudulent transfer must give rise to the debt, not occur beforehand.

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Scheduling the amount of an asset isn’t enough. The name must be shown, too.

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Bankruptcy court can make a final order disallowing an unfiled claim under state law.

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Personal financial stake required before creditor can file discharge complaint.

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Ninth Circuit opinion is unremarkable but might be read incorrectly and disastrously.

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Debt not resulting from ‘actual fraud’ is nondischargeable if fraud is grounds for veil piercing, Tenth Circuit B.A.P. holds.

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