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4th Circuit Jun 28, 2024

Fourth Circuit Broadly Defines Restitutions that Aren’t Discharged in Chapter 13

The federal appeals court brushed aside technicalities under state criminal law in deciding that an order for restitution was not discharged under Section 1328(a)(3).
Consumer Bankruptcy Jun 14, 2024

How Long Can Chapter 13 Plans Last, and What Can Debtors Do to Ensure Timely Completion?

How Long Can Chapter 13 Plans Last, and What Can Debtors Do to Ensure Timely Completion? By Hon. Charles Novack 1 The “essence of modern bankruptcy law” is “relief and [a] fresh start for the debtor.” 2 Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code offers an effective path to such