Mothers Owed Child Support Weren’t Entitled to Notice in Father’s Bankruptcy, Circuit Says
Fifth Circuit in substance says that state law overcomes the Bankruptcy Code’s broad definition of who’s a creditor entitled to notice.
Sovereign Immunity Doesn’t Insulate States from Lien Stripping
For three independent reasons, Judge Taddonio rules that states are not immune from stripping down or stripping off tax liens.
‘Treasury Offset Program’ Can’t Be Used After Bankruptcy, Judge Volk Rules
Bankruptcy Judge Volk, nominated for the district court, rules in favor of the debtor on a question dividing the courts.
Seventh Circuit Bars Chapter 13 Plan from Conferring Immunity from Traffic Tickets
Judge Easterbrook pens another gem. Even if you don’t like the result, you gotta like the language.
Statute of Limitations Wasn’t Tolled During Bankruptcy, Sixth Circuit Rules
Sanctions weren’t justified for attempting to collect a time-barred tax claim.
Bankruptcy Won’t Lift Suspension of a Driver’s License for Failure to Pay Traffic Fines
The government doesn’t violate the automatic stay by refusing to reinstate a driver’s license suspended for failure to pay traffic fines, Judge Surratt-States says.
Exemption Claim Overrides the Government’s Right of Setoff, District Judge Says
Courts are divided when an exemption claim collides with the government’s right of setoff.
Circuits Split on Sovereign Immunity and Emotional Distress Damages for a Stay Violation
Ninth Circuit splits with the First on the interpretation of Section 106(a).
Two Circuits Agree on When Social Security Benefits Accrue
The Third and Seventh Circuits agree on a concept that limits a debtor’s ability to recover accrued Social Security benefits that are set off before bankruptcy.