Supreme Court Hears Argument on Good Faith as Defense to Discharge Violation
In Taggart v. Lorenzen, the justices sounded largely noncommittal, except for the Chief Justice, who seemed in the debtor’s camp favoring a stricter standard for contempt of the discharge injunction.
Final Orders Allowed in Preference Suits Against Defendants Who Didn’t File Claims
Following dicta in Bellingham, Judge Collins finds no power to enter a final order in a fraudulent transfer suit against a defendant who did not consent.
Nonjudicial Foreclosure Is Not Subject to the FDCPA, Supreme Court Rules
Supreme Court says that activities not required by state law in nonjudicial foreclosure may be covered by the FDCPA.
Reading Stern Narrowly, Delaware Judge to Issue Final Order in Fraudulent Transfer Suit
Judge Sontchi declines to rule that 28 U.S.C. § 157 is unconstitutional by denominating fraudulent transfer suits as ‘core’ proceedings.
Defectively Executed Mortgages Are [Still] Avoidable in Ohio
Sixth Circuit distinguishes between a trustee’s powers as a bona fide purchaser compared to a hypothetical judicial lienholder.
A Creditor Must Tell a Non-Bankruptcy Court to Stop Violating the Stay
A creditor must attempt to stop a state court from violating the stay, the Sixth Circuit BAP holds.