9th Circuit Apr 8, 2025

Panel Trustee’s Personal Misconduct Was Grounds for Removal for ‘Cause,’ BAP Says

Quick Take The panel trustee had been found in state court to be a spousal abuser who lied in obtaining a Covid loan.
Court Administration Ethics Consumer Bankruptcy
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3rd Circuit Apr 24, 2025

Debtors’ Lawyer Has No 7th Amendment Right to Sue for Post-Petition Fees, Circuit Says

Quick Take The debtors’ inequitable conduct didn’t relieve counsel of the duty to disclose fees charged for post-petition litigation.
Professional Compensation/Fees Consumer Bankruptcy
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5th Circuit Apr 21, 2025

Fifth Circuit: Repayment of Unsecured Term Loan Sometimes Must Be Accelerated in ‘13’

Quick Take A 2/1 decision required chapter 13 debtors to accelerate repayment of nondischargeable student loans.
Claims Plan Confirmation Consumer Bankruptcy
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Apr 24, 2025

Bankr. W.D.N.C.: In re Popp- Dismissal pursuant to § 707(a) for Nondisclosure and Lack of Cooperation

Technology
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Apr 23, 2025

Book Review: Berman, Jillian- Sunk Cost: Who's to Blame for the Nation's Broken Student Loan System and How to Fix It

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9th Circuit Apr 8, 2025

On a Split, Ninth Circuit BAP Holds: Misconduct in ‘11’ Doesn’t Prevent Conversion to ‘7’

Quick Take Given that chapter 7 has remedies like denial of discharge for a debtor’s misconduct, bad faith in chapter 11 doesn’t allow dismissal on conversion to chapter 7.
Ethics Practice and Procedure Consumer Bankruptcy
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Apr 23, 2025

N.C. Ct. of App.: Paradigm Park Holdings v. Global Growth Holdings

Technology
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Apr 22, 2025

UPDATE OFFERS IN COMPROMISE (“OIC”) FOR SBA EIDL LOANS 04-22-2025

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