Judge Court
Eastern District of Virginia
Two Courts Rule on Chapter 7 Debtors’ Standing for Objections to Sales and Claims
Virginia’s Judge Keith Phillips sides with courts that bar lenders from cutting deals with trustees to eliminate debtors’ homestead exemptions.
‘13’ Debtors Need to Know Whether They Lose Appreciation When They Sell a Home
One of the biggest unanswered questions in chapter 13 sometimes forces debtors to keep homes they need to sell or strips away appreciation if they are forced to sell.
Section 106 Waivers of Sovereign Immunity May Be Unconstitutional Sometimes
Patriot Coal decision analyzes Supreme Court authorities on sovereign immunity.