Ordinarily, it’s a creditor who aims to preserve the right to a jury trial. On occasion, a debtor too may want a jury, but District Judge Holly A. Brady of Fort Wayne, Ind., approved a report and recommendation from....
A chapter 13 debtor’s right to dismissal under Section 1307(b) is not a get-out-of-jail-free card for a debtor to escape sanctions. As Bankruptcy Judge Christopher M. Klein of Sacramento, Calif., explained, dismissal in....
Bankruptcy Judge Michael E. Romero of Denver slammed the door on clever arguments designed to prevent a homeowner from avoiding judicial liens that impair exemptions under Section 522(f). Saddled with almost $420,000 in....
This session provides a practical roadmap for preparing and trying issues in consumer bankruptcy cases, with a particular focus on common consumer trial issues such as asset valuation and exemption...
This panel provides attendees with strategies to handle complex issues that can arise in consumer cases — sometimes common, sometimes not. Topics covered include UCC-1 fixture filings, multi-filers...
In consumer chapter 13 practice, successful plans are rarely accidental. This panel reframes the most common causes of plan failure into practical strategies for success, focusing on how attorneys can...
Hosted by the Consumer Bankruptcy and Secured Credit Committees This panel explores common (and uncommon) examples of UCC liens in consumer cases. The panelists discuss goods covered by Article 9...
In 2024 alone, more than 517,000 bankruptcy cases were filed in the U.S., and bankruptcy judges issued an estimated 521 reported decisions, plus another 1,241 unreported decisions. How many of those...