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.
Two Circuits Agree on When Social Security Benefits Accrue
The Third and Seventh Circuits agree on a concept that limits a debtor’s ability to recover accrued Social Security benefits that are set off before bankruptcy.
Valuation of a Retained Mobile Home Does Not Include Delivery and Setup Costs
Fifth Circuit notches a victory for chapter 13 debtors retaining mobile homes.
Four Circuits Agree on Calculating an Exemption Impairment Under Section 522(f)
The circuits agree on a method for calculating an exemption impairment that disadvantages debtors.
Collection Injunctions Are (Sometimes) Ok in an Individual Chapter 11
Ninth Circuit BAP explains when the holder of a nondischargeable claim can be enjoined from collecting during the life of an individual’s chapter 11 plan.
Personal Liability for a PACA Trust Is Dischargeable, Judge Mark Says
Courts are split on whether personal liability to produce suppliers results in a nondischargeable debt under Section 523(a)(4).
Penalty for Early Withdrawal from a Retirement Account Is Not a Priority Tax Claim
Two Boston judges agree: The 10% penalty for early withdrawals from a retirement account doesn’t have priority under Section 508(a)(8).
Tax Foreclosure in New York Can Be a Fraudulent Transfer, District Judge Says
The Supreme Court’s BFP opinion on mortgage foreclosures held not applicable to tax foreclosures in New York.