Consumer Bankruptcy

5th Circuit Dec 15, 2020

Statement of Profitability Must Be in Writing to Underpin a Nondischargeability Claim

A statement about the profitability of a corporation the debtor owns is a statement about the debtor’s own financial condition, the Fifth Circuit says.
2nd Circuit Dec 14, 2020

A Nonprimary Residence May Nonetheless Qualify for a Federal Exemption

A debtor may have a valid ‘homestead’ exemption without residing in the property, so long as a dependent does reside there, the Second Circuit rules.