Edward C. Prado

5th Circuit Sep 5, 2017

Reversing Itself, Fifth Circuit Panel Reinstates Finality to Exemptions in Chapter 7

After rehearing, the Fifth Circuit rediscovers the snapshot rule by giving finality to exemptions in chapter 7.
5th Circuit Jul 19, 2017

IRA Sold After Filing Loses Its Exemption in Chapter 7, Not Just Chapter 13

Fifth Circuit rule effectively precludes selling exempt property until the case is closed, if not later.