On the Edge

Betting on a Fresh Start? Gambling Debt Dischargeability in an Era of Online Sports Betting

Betting on a Fresh Start? Gambling Debt Dischargeability in an Era of Online Sports Betting By Connor D. Hicks The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) on May 14, 2018. 1 PASPA had largely made it unlawful for states

Consumer Bankruptcy May 21, 2024

Increasing Values Result in Creative Homestead Exemption Claims

Increasing Values Result in Creative Homestead Exemption Claims By Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn and Shelby E. Kostolni The economy following the COVID-19 pandemic has created an environment where many homeowners find themselves in a situation where they are “house rich” but

Consumer Debt Jun 23, 2023

Eligible or Ineligible Debt? Further Developments in the Definition of the Subchapter V Debt Limitation

Eligible or Ineligible Debt? Further Developments in the Definition of the Subchapter V Debt Limitation By Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn and Don Mago Editor’s Note: ABI’s Subchapter V Task Force, launched in April, is studying practitioners’ experiences with the three-year-old

Ownership Issues in Crypto Cases

Ownership Issues in Crypto Cases By Justin Bernbrock, Jennifer Nassiri and Pouneh Almasi 1 Since the so-called “crypto winter” hit the industry in May 2022, several major crypto companies have filed for bankruptcy. 2 Given the unique nature of digital assets such as