November 5, 2019
An ambiguous demand letter violated the discharge injunction, but the lender was not held in contempt in light of Taggart.
September 25, 2019
Courts are split on whether chapter 13 debtors may deduct voluntary contributions to retirement accounts from ‘disposable income.’
September 4, 2019
Extinguishing contingent environmental claims doesn’t comply with the Sixth Circuit’s Dow Corning test, Judge Koschik says.
July 26, 2019
A ‘runoff’ policy purchased after filing is a continuation of a pre-bankruptcy policy, district judge says.
A ‘runoff’ policy purchased after filing is a continuation of a pre-bankruptcy policy, district judge says.
July 11, 2019
Some lower courts don’t allow chapter 13 plan payments after five years, but two circuits do.
Some lower courts don’t allow chapter 13 plan payments after five years, but two circuits do.
June 3, 2019
A debtor collector’s knowledge or intent aren’t elements of a claim under the FDCPA.
A debtor collector’s knowledge or intent aren’t elements of a claim under the FDCPA.
May 24, 2019
New judge on the Sixth Circuit raises a host of questions about the requisites of standing in bankruptcy court.