Practice and Procedure

Ethics and Our Personal Health: Where Worlds Collide

Ethics and Our Personal Health: Where Worlds Collide By Laura Day DelCotto In this profession, words matter. Our ethics rules remind us repeatedly of our obligations around civility and professionalism, including our need to encourage public support and confidence in

9th Circuit Oct 21, 2022

Even if Ineligible for Chapter 13, the Debtor Still Has an Absolute Right to Dismiss

The Ninth Circuit BAP interprets circuit authority as giving a chapter 13 debtor the absolute right to dismiss.

Exceptions for Discharge Under Chapter 7

Exceptions for Discharge Under Chapter 7 By Jessica M. Kincaid and Jonathan S. Hawkins Debtors who file for chapter 7 are normally entitled to a discharge of unsecured debts. Certain debts may not be discharged, however, including any debt “for willful and malicious

Form over Substance Leaves a Precarious Remedy for Violations Against Corporate Estates

Form over Substance Leaves a Precarious Remedy for Violations Against Corporate Estates By Kristina M. Johnson The protection of the automatic stay is one of the most fundamental, universal rights under the Bankruptcy Code for all debtors. Or is it? Certainly, when a

Retirement Contributions Under § 541(b)(7): The True History of BAPCPA: Part II

Retirement Contributions Under § 541(b)(7): The True History of BAPCPA § 323: Part II By Carl W. Mills, Karen M. Chau and Hilary McDonnell Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-part series. Congress intended the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer