Judge Court
District of Minnesota
Tribal Law Defined the Nature of a Tribe Member’s Property Interest in Gaming Revenue
Federal law allows tribes to determine whether a tribe member’s interest in distributions of gaming revenue will be estate property in bankruptcy, Judge Ridgway says.
Eighth Circuit BAP Approves the Amount of Bifurcated Fees Paid After Filing
Courts are continuing to grapple with bifurcated fee arrangements allowing chapter 7 debtors to pay the entire fee after filing.
Courts Disagree on Necessity for Court Approval of New Debt in Chapter 13
To protect debtors from unscrupulous lenders, courts drive up the cost of chapter 13.