Boston Judge Allows Conversion to Chapter 13 Just to Prevent the Sale of a Home
Converting to chapter 13 to prevent the sale of a home in chapter 7 is not bad faith.
Massachusetts Judge Limits Chapter 13 Debtor’s Standing to Sue
Chapter 11 committees achieve standing more readily than chapter 13 debtors.
For Chapter 13 Lien Stripping, Use the Filing Date for Valuation
Caulkett did not bar chapter 13 lien stripping, Massachusetts judge holds.
Banks Admonished to File Foreclosure Deeds Promptly, or Else
Requiring prompt filing of a foreclosure deed is not absurd, Massachusetts judge says.
Massachusetts District Judge Nixes Notion of Forced Vesting in Chapter 13
District judge hopes novel theories of equity will permit forced vesting.
Most Courts Still Refusing to Discharge Taxes from Late-Filed Returns
Novel theory fails to persuade Boston judge to discharge taxes from late-filed returns.
Even if Tax Debts Are Not Discharged, Penalties Can Be, Judge Boroff Rules
‘Plain meaning’ permits discharge of some tax penalties.
Lenders Win Again, Beating Back Forced Vesting of Title through Chapter 13
Massachusetts judges disagree on ‘forced vesting’ in chapter 13 plan.