Lenders Admonished to Demand Nothing More in Plans than the Law Allows
Judge Hunt in Chicago tells debtors’ counsel to oppose inclusion of unjustifiable provisions in chapter 13 plans, even if it means contested confirmation hearings.
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.
Circuits Split on Trustee’s Ability to Extend the Dischargeability Deadline
A motion extending the dischargeability deadline does not require personal service on the debtor, Chicago judge rules.
Chicago Judge Refuses to Confirm a ‘Step’ Chapter 13 Plan
Judge Barnes won’t allow a chapter 13 debtor’s counsel to be paid at the expense of secured creditors.
Major Automatic Stay Issue Inches Toward the Supreme Court
Chicago parking ticket cases to be resolved in the Seventh Circuit.
Chicago District Judge Reestablishes Chapter 13 Debt Limits on Student Loans
Debtors with too much student loan debt are functionally ineligible for any form of bankruptcy relief.
Chicago Must Return Impounded Cars Immediately After a Chapter 13 Filing
Judge Thorne rules that exceptions to the automatic stay do not allow the City of Chicago to retain possession of impounded cars.
Parties to a Civil Union Held Eligible to File a Joint Petition
Chicago judge takes stand for the equality of same-sex couples.
Chicago Wins One Round in Battle over Parking Tickets
The battle continues in Chicago over using chapter 13 to beat parking tickets.
Chicago Judge Erases Chapter 13 Debt Limits on Student Loans
Large student loans do not justify dismissal of a chapter 13 case when chapter 11 is the only alternative, Bankruptcy Judge Janet S. Baer says.