Direct Circuit Review Isn’t Possible from Proposed Findings and Conclusions
A Stern-infected decision can’t be appealed directly to a court of appeals, the Eleventh Circuit says.
On the Means Test, Fourth Circuit Allows Chapter 7 Debtors the Best of Both Worlds
Deadlines for direct appeal to the circuit are procedural, not jurisdictional.
Solicitor General Supports the Debtor in Midland Funding on FDCPA Violation
Government says that filing a stale bankruptcy claim violates the FDCPA.
Judge Posner Says Chapter 13 Confirmation Doesn’t Make Appeals Moot
Entireties ownership wasn’t terminated by transfer to a trust owned by the entireties.
Debtor Has Valid Homestead Exemptions Even Without Equity in the Property
Adhering to traditional bankruptcy concepts, Utah judge gives reasons for reversing Jevic.
Child Support Cases Avoid Thorny Choice of Law Questions
Judge Janice Loyd writes a handbook on choice of law and statutes of limitations.