Discharge/Dischargeability

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Unpaid Filing Fees Are Nondischargeable Debts in Detroit

Bankruptcy judges can be the government’s best collection agents.

Court :

6th Circuit

Michigan

Michigan Eastern District

Failed Lawyer Discharges $264,000 in Student Loan Debt

Advanced degrees for once were no bar to discharging student loans.

Court :

9th Circuit

California

California Northern District

Monday, February 15, 2016

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Claims

Bankruptcy Litigation

Corporate Governance

Court Administration

Consumer Debt

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Debtors Throw Away $36,500 and Their Discharges at the Same Time

Judge can’t save debtors from the consequences of their self-inflicted wounds.

Court :

11th Circuit

Florida

Florida Middle District

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

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Court Administration

Consumer Bankruptcy

Consumer Debt

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