Stabbing Victim Gets No Sympathy for His Lawyer’s Mistake
Sympathy for a client won’t make up for counsel’s mistake.
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.
‘Exhaustion’ Required Before Nailing the IRS for Discharge Violation Damages
‘Exhaustion’ is not required before compelling the IRS to return funds taken in violation of discharge.
Debtors Beware: Disputing Facts Without a Sound Basis Can Have Tragic Results
Testimony that’s not credible can be a ‘false oath’ leading to a denial of discharge.
Ninth and Fourth Circuits Issue Important Rulings on Sanctions and Exemptions
Ninth Circuit opinion is prime for Supreme Court review regarding the extent of a bankruptcy court’s contempt powers.
A Fraudulent Transfer Complaint Doubles as an Exemption Objection
To suffice as an objection to exemption, a complaint must be filed within 30 days of the creditors’ meeting.