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6th Circuit Jun 9, 2021

Sixth Circuit Creates a Split by Requiring Dismissal of an Abusive Chapter 13 Filing

Disagreeing with two other circuits, the Sixth Circuit finds no power in the bankruptcy court to avoid dismissing a chapter 13 case even if the debtor filed repeatedly in bad faith to avoid foreclosure.
1st Circuit Massachusetts May 12, 2021

Judge Elizabeth Katz Gives Some Relief for a Debtor Ineligible to Discharge Student Loans

Massachusetts bankruptcy judge requires flexibility from both the government and the debtor who is saddled with huge student loans.