First Circuit Looks Behind a Judgment in Ruling on Involuntary Petition
Minor dispute as to amount bars using a claim for filing an involuntary petition.
Massachusetts Homestead Exemption Focuses on Use, Not Intention
First Circuit BAP goes easy on a consumer debtor’s homestead.
Lenders Win Again, Beating Back Forced Vesting of Title through Chapter 13
Massachusetts judges disagree on ‘forced vesting’ in chapter 13 plan.
Trust Property Sometimes Can Be Property of an Individual's Bankrupt Estate
Foreclosing property not in the debtor's name sometimes can violate the automatic stay.