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An Involuntary Conversion of an Individual Case to Chapter 11 Violates the Thirteenth Amendment

An Involuntary Conversion of an Individual Case to Chapter 11 Violates the Thirteenth Amendment By Brett Weiss Historically, the Bankruptcy Code has not allowed creditors to force individuals to reorganize. A debtor must voluntarily choose to file under chapters 12 and

Cultivating Clarity: Resolving the Circuit Split on Ch. 12 Conversions

Cultivating Clarity: Resolving the Circuit Split on Ch. 12 Conversions By Christianna Cathcart Section 1208 of the Bankruptcy Code, governing the dismissal and conversion of chapter 12 cases, has been a persistent source of judicial division since its inception in the

9th Circuit Aug 12, 2024

Ninth Circuit BAP Jealously Protects a ‘13’ Debtor’s Right to Dismiss

Debtors paid a high price for their counsel’s inattention to their needs after plan confirmation.