Penalties for Fraud Are Nondischargeable Despite Chapter 13’s ‘Superdischarge’
Fraudsters get no sympathy from the Sixth Circuit on dischargeability.
Like the Second Circuit, Florida Judge Bars Arbitrating a Class Suit for Discharge Violations
Supreme Court’s subsequent Epic decision casts doubt on opinions overriding arbitration agreements in the bankruptcy context.
Fourth Circuit Holds Local Rule Invalid for Dispensing with a Hearing
Fourth Circuit again shows itself to be a debtor-friendly venue.
Parties to a Civil Union Held Eligible to File a Joint Petition
Chicago judge takes stand for the equality of same-sex couples.
Courts Disagree on When a ‘Med-Mal’ Claim Becomes Estate Property
District and bankruptcy courts reach diametrically different results on identical facts regarding the same defective medical device.