Third Circuit Permits Last Chapter 13 Plan Payment Beyond 60 Months
Two circuits allow discretion for non-culpable debtor to make payment after five years.
Bankruptcy Judge Finds Jurisdiction over Nationwide Class Challenging Stale Claims
Suit in Texas attacks the filing of stale claims permitted by Midland Funding.
Bankruptcy Judge Finds Jurisdiction over Nationwide Class Challenging Bogus Claims
Class suit in Texas attacks the filing of bogus claims.
Supreme Court Allows Debt Collectors to File Time-Barred Proofs of Claim
High court allows a business model that is based on the inadvertence of trustees and creditors.
Courts Split on Arbitration over Dischargeability of Student Loans
Seattle judge disagrees with Florida judge on arbitration over bar study loans, while Second Circuit ponders the issue.
Split Brewing on Trustee’s Ability to Use the IRS’ Longer Statute of Limitations
Florida and Idaho Judges Disagree with Fifth Circuit and a New Mexico Judge.
Trustees Don’t Get a Second Bite at the Abandonment Apple
The debtor, not the trustee, can profit from a secured creditor’s mistakes.