Plan Confirmation

Lenders Admonished to Demand Nothing More in Plans than the Law Allows

Judge Hunt in Chicago tells debtors’ counsel to oppose inclusion of unjustifiable provisions in chapter 13 plans, even if it means contested confirmation hearings.

Court :

7th Circuit

Illinois

Illinois Northern District

New York Judge Gives Reasons for Nixing Nonconsensual, Third-Party Releases

Bankruptcy Judge Wiles explains the jurisdictional, statutory and constitutional reasons why nonconsensual releases are improper in the Second Circuit except in exceptional circumstances.

Court :

2nd Circuit

New York

New York Southern District

Refunds by Creditors After Chapter 13 Discharge Go to Creditors, Not the Debtor

The logic of Harris v. Viegelahn doesn’t mean that chapter 13 debtors receive distributions refunded by creditors.

Court :

4th Circuit

Virginia

Virginia Western District

Time Is of the Essence: The Standard for a “Prompt” Cure Under § 365(b)(1)(A)

June 2019

Bankruptcy Code

11 U.S.C. § 365

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

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