4th Circuit Aug 13, 2024

Revesting on Discharge in Chapter 13 Can’t Be Mandated, Fourth Circuit Says

Quick Take Local rules and local standard plans cannot force a chapter 13 debtor to disregard one of the options in Section 1327 and require revesting of estate assets on discharge.
2nd Circuit Aug 8, 2024

Denial of a Debtor’s Motion to Dismiss a Petition Isn’t Appealable, Second Circuit Says

Quick Take In practical effect, the Second Circuit’s opinion means that a chapter 7 debtor may never appeal denial of a motion to dismiss a petition.
Supreme Court Jun 27, 2024

Supreme Court’s Jarkesy Opinion Clarifies Granfinanciera on Jury Trial Rights

Quick Take A Supreme Court nonbankruptcy decision means there is no right to a jury trial in the claims-allowance process in bankruptcy.