District Judge Puts Limits on Policy Statement in Segal v. Rochelle
Continuing FLSA claims arising after filing are not subject to judicial estoppel.
Debtors Throw Away $36,500 and Their Discharges at the Same Time
Judge can’t save debtors from the consequences of their self-inflicted wounds.
Florida Bankruptcy Judge Splits with Seventh Circuit on Attorney/Client Privilege
Client questionnaires are held to be protected by the attorney/client privilege.
FDCPA Held Applicable to Violations of Discharge Injunction
Debtor-friendly FDCPA opinion gains traction beyond the Second Circuit.
11th Circuit Upholds $30,000 in Punitive Damages for Stay Violation
Employing nonattorneys is a false economy for debt collectors.
Florida District Court Again Overrides the FDCPA on Time-Barred Claims
Lower courts continue ignoring the Eleventh Circuit’s policy statement on the FDCPA.