Tardy Recordation of a Mortgage Not Salvaged by Relation-Back Arguments
A mortgage recorded more than 30 days after closing resulted in a transfer within the preference window.
Chicago Case May Resolve the Circuit Split on the New Value Defense
Bankruptcy judge reluctantly follows precedent where the Seventh Circuit is in the minority on the new value defense.
Wildcard Exemption Covered a Prepetition Malpractice Claim
Judge Dales explains how Section 522(g) does not limit, but rather expands, a debtor’s exemptions.