Ninth Circuit BAP Backs Away from Automatic Dismissal of ‘Marijuana’ Cases
Debtor must violate criminal law to justify dismissal, concurring opinion says.
Solvency May or May Not Result in Dismissal
The Fourth Circuit and a Delaware bankruptcy judge reach opposite conclusions on motions to dismiss petitions by solvent debtors.
Arresting the Debtor During Mediation Is a Very Big No-No
How to ruin a good case: have your adversary arrested during mediation.
A Trademark License Rejection Case May End Up in the Supreme Court
A case on the ability of state law to take property out of the estate after filing may not go to the Supreme Court.
Failing to Purchase Health Insurance Won’t Result in a Priority Tax Claim
The exaction for failure to purchase health insurance under the ACA is a tax for constitutional purposes but not a tax under the Bankruptcy Code, New Orleans judge rules.
Judge Revokes a ‘Nationwide’ Firm’s Right to Practice in Virginia Bankruptcy Court
Local lawyers were also caught up in the maelstrom caused by a ‘nationwide’ firm that skirted bankruptcy law and rules.
Section 108(a) Time Extension Held Not Applicable to Chapter 13 Debtors
Courts split on whether Section 108(a) extension of statutes of limitations applies to chapter 13 debtors.