Consumer Bankruptcy

5th Circuit Oct 17, 2019

Fifth Circuit Still Precludes Arbitration of ‘Core’ Bankruptcy Issues

Fifth Circuit panel does not interpret recent Supreme Court authority as overruling circuit opinions allowing bankruptcy courts to disregard arbitration agreements.
10th Circuit Colorado Aug 29, 2019

Courts Split on Allowing a Late Claim if the Creditor Was Not Listed

Bankruptcy Judge Elizabeth Brown of Denver differs with Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner of Baltimore on the interpretation of Bankruptcy Rule 3002(c)(6).
4th Circuit Maryland Oct 4, 2019

In Chapters 7 and 13, ‘Excusable Neglect’ Won’t Always Justify Filing a Late Claim

A creditor without knowledge of bankruptcy isn’t always entitled to file a late claim in chapters 7, 12, and 13, Judge Harner says.