Chicago Judge Erases Chapter 13 Debt Limits on Student Loans
Large student loans do not justify dismissal of a chapter 13 case when chapter 11 is the only alternative, Bankruptcy Judge Janet S. Baer says.
Misrepresenting One Asset Is More Dangerous than Misrepresenting All Assets
Boasting about ‘strong financial condition’ must be in writing for the debt to be nondischargeable, Fifth Circuit says.
Courts Split on Ability to Redeem a Tax Deed Under a Plan
Another court rules on automatic removal of property from the estate under state law.
Courts Split on Ability to Redeem a Tax Deed Under a Plan
Another court rules on automatic removal of property from the estate under state law.
Claim of an Involuntary Petitioner Must Be Entirely Undisputed
BAPCPA amendments changed prior law on disputed claims and involuntary petitions, Nevada judge says.
Courts Split on Whether Claims for Overpayments of DSOs Are Themselves DSOs
Status of claims for overpayment of domestic support obligations begs for appellate review.
Even ‘False’ Debts Are Discharged
Student loan lender’s argument was ‘preposterous,’ judge says.
Tenth Circuit Direct Appeal to Decide Whether the Automatic Stay Is Really Automatic
Circuits are split on whether inaction is an ‘act’ that violates the automatic stay.
“Substantial Contribution” Claim Allowed in Chapter 13
Split grows on whether ‘substantial contribution’ claims are limited to chapters 9 and 11.