9th Circuit Nov 25, 2024

For Nondischargeability, a Bankruptcy Court Can Find a Securities Law Violation

Quick Take A decision from a state or federal court before bankruptcy finding a securities law violation isn’t required for nondischargeability under Section 523(a)(19).
9th Circuit Nov 22, 2024

Creating a Circuit Split, Ninth Circuit Allows Retirement Contributions in Chapter 13

Quick Take The Ninth Circuit split with the Sixth Circuit in the interpretation of the ‘hanging paragraph’ in Section 541(b)(7). Courts are divided four ways on whether or how much a ‘13’ debtor may contribute to voluntary retirement plans after filing.