Consumer Bankruptcy

Arbitration Nixed on a Lender’s Claims for Violation of the Automatic Stay

Bankruptcy Judge Paul Black denied a motion to compel arbitration but didn’t decide whether he would certify a class.

Navigating the Intersection of §§ 507 and 523: Understanding the Priority and Dischargeability of Governmental Debts

Navigating the Intersection of §§ 507 and 523: Understanding the Priority and Dischargeability of Governmental Debts By Trish D. Lazich and Kristin Radwanick Bankruptcy is a complex legal landscape. The Bankruptcy Code is particularly complex with respect to the

9th Circuit Jul 3, 2024

BAP Pushes Back Against Kelly on the Dischargeability of Disciplinary Costs

The Ninth Circuit BAP rebelled against the Supreme Court’s departure from the statute in Kelly v. Robinson on dischargeability under Section 523(a)(7).