10th Circuit New Mexico May 22, 2024

What Are ‘7’ Trustees Paid When the Case Converts to ‘13’ Before Distributions?

Quick Take Courts have at least six theories about compensation for chapter 7 trustees for valuable services rendered when the case converts to chapter 13 before the trustee has made any distributions.
9th Circuit Apr 29, 2024

Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Judges Disagree on Allowing Emotional Distress Damages

Quick Take One day apart, bankruptcy judges in the Ninth Circuit disagreed on emotional distress damages for violations of the discharge injunction.