Judge Court
9th
Fees to Recover Sanctions Are Permitted under 28 U.S.C. § 1927
Lawyers can be nailed for misconduct under Section 1927, but not their clients.
Judgments for Malice in California Aren’t Nondischargeable Automatically
Ninth Circuit again shows deference to the BAP in making the circuit’s bankruptcy law.
Ownership or Lease Not Required to Claim Auto Expense Deduction
Ninth Circuit B.A.P. goes easy on a debtor who can’t afford to own a car on her own.
Chapter 7 Debtors’ Access to Counsel Threatened by B.A.P. Opinion
Ninth Circuit B.A.P. highlights discrimination against chapter 7 debtors.