DOJ Provides Guidance on Evaluating Federal Student Loan Discharge Requests in Bankruptcy
DOJ Provides Guidance on Evaluating Federal Student Loan Discharge Requests in Bankruptcy By Carissa Sterling 1 The Department of Justice (DOJ), in coordination with the Department of Education (DOE), has released new guidance on the process through which DOJ attorneys
A Brief History of Student Loan Treatment in Bankruptcy Cases
A Brief History of Student Loan Treatment in Bankruptcy Cases By Maurice “Mac” VerStandig As the 118th Congress begins its work, a blend of campaign promises 1 and previous legislative introductions 2 offer every reason to believe that the dischargeability of student
The Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act: A Transformation of the Law
The Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act: A Transformation of the Law By Mahlon J. Mowrer The 117th Congress is in its twilight, and the 118th Congress will mire in the narrow partisan majorities splitting its chambers and the inevitable political divides leading into the
Why Courts Need to Consider the Impact of Student Loan Debt on Mental Health
Why Courts Need to Consider the Impact of Student Loan Debt on Mental Health By Abigail Stone Student loans have been a hot-button topic for the last several years, especially in recent months since the announcement of President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan