Knowledge of Fraud Before Discharge Doesn’t Always Preclude Revocation
Eleventh Circuit refuses to read words into Section 727(d)(2) that aren’t there.
Split Continues on Loss of Chapter 13 Discharge for Missing Direct Mortgage Payments
Georgia judge focuses on ‘good faith’ to decide whether a chapter 13 debtor should lose a discharge after missing direct mortgage payments.
Proceedings for Contempt Discharge Held Not Subject to Arbitration
Florida case raises the question of whether the Supreme Court will eventually give bankruptcy a general exemption from arbitration, or an exemption only for core proceedings.
Second Circuit Explains when Default Judgments Qualify for Issue Preclusion
Discovery abuse in a prior lawsuit can result in nondischargeability in a later bankruptcy.
Taggart’s Effect Evident in Eleventh Circuit Ruling on Discharge Violation
An action that could violate the FDCPA may not be a violation of the discharge injunction.