10th Circuit New Mexico Jan 3, 2025

Although Exempt, Social Security Benefits Must Be Reported in Subchapter V

Quick Take While neither Social Security benefits nor post-petition income are estate property in Subchapter V, they must be included in an individual’s monthly operating reports, Bankruptcy Judge Jacobvitz says.

Judge Christopher Klein Writes ‘Cliffs Notes’ on Transferring Venue of Related Cases

Quick Take In transferring venue of a related case under Rule 1014(b), the bankruptcy court can move sua sponte and need not await a venue motion by a creditor or party in interest.
9th Circuit Arizona Feb 5, 2025

Judgment Liens Based on Nondischargeable Debts May Be Avoided as ‘Impairments’

Quick Take A homestead can be protected from collection of a nondischargeable debt, limiting the judgment creditor to attaching nonexempt property.