Discharge/Dischargeability

Eight Lower Courts Disagree with the Fourth Circuit on Sub V Nondischargeability

Nondischargeability for Sub V corporate debtors is sub judice in the Fifth Circuit.

Judicial Roundtable Workouts: Problems, Problems, Problems!

Rooker-Feldman Even Bars Review of State Court Judgments that Are ‘Void,’ Circuit Says

A debtor has one bite at the apple to enforce discharge. Take your pick: state or federal court, but not both.

2023 Legislative Roundup

April 2024

Benchnotes March 2024

March 2024

Agreements in Settlement of Nondischargeable Debts Are Themselves Nondischargeable

Fourth Circuit holds that attorneys’ fees and interest in pursuit of nondischargeable debts are themselves nondischargeable.

Third Circuit Says: Bankruptcy Courts Have No Discretion to Deny Examiner Motions

Although examiners must be appointed on motion, the Third Circuit says that the bankruptcy court retains ‘broad discretion’ to fix the scope and cost of the investigation.

Student Loan Debt Solutions: What Attorneys Need to Know

Recognition of Income-Based Repayment of Student Debt in Disposable Income

Feb 2024