Retention of Jurisdiction by Itself Does Not Confer Subject Matter Jurisdiction, Circuit Holds
First Circuit narrowly interprets ‘arising in’ jurisdiction.
Third Circuit Permits Last Chapter 13 Plan Payment Beyond 60 Months
Two circuits allow discretion for non-culpable debtor to make payment after five years.
Even Without the One-Day-Late Rule, Tax Liability Still Wasn’t Discharged
A tax return late by three years wasn’t ‘honest and reasonable.’
Supreme Court Allows Debt Collectors to File Time-Barred Proofs of Claim
High court allows a business model that is based on the inadvertence of trustees and creditors.
Courts Split on Arbitration over Dischargeability of Student Loans
Seattle judge disagrees with Florida judge on arbitration over bar study loans, while Second Circuit ponders the issue.
Split Brewing on Trustee’s Ability to Use the IRS’ Longer Statute of Limitations
Florida and Idaho Judges Disagree with Fifth Circuit and a New Mexico Judge.