Consumer Bankruptcy

2nd Circuit Aug 2, 2021

Second Circuit Makes Taggart Applicable to All Contempt Citations in Bankruptcy Court

Even for egregious, repeated violations of Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1, the bankruptcy court may only award recovery of economic losses, never punitive damages.
9th Circuit Jul 20, 2021

Chapter 13 Trustees Are Paid Even if Dismissal Comes Before Confirmation, BAP Says

The Ninth Circuit BAP joins the minority on an issue that’s headed for the court of appeals.
9th Circuit Jul 27, 2021

A Motion to Dismiss as of Right Doesn’t Bar the Court from Dismissing with Prejudice

Ninth Circuit BAP doesn’t require a formal motion to dismiss with prejudice when a debtor files a voluntary motion to dismiss as of right under Section 1307(b).