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January 25, 2024

The Fifth Circuit answered one of the two questions being posed at this year’s Duberstein Moot Court Competition.

December 6, 2023

In the Fourth Circuit, creditors are compensated when there is a ‘substantial improvement’ in a chapter 13 debtor’s financial condition.

October 13, 2023

Bankruptcy Judge Russin declines to follow the Third Circuit and adopts the conclusion of bankruptcy courts holding that Sub S status is estate property.

October 10, 2023

A secured lender need not obtain a deficiency judgment to retain a claim against an insurer for a shortfall in a bankruptcy sale, Bankruptcy Judge Grossman says.

September 22, 2023

Neither a sale ‘free and clear’ nor rejection of a union contract bars enforcement of NLRA successorship obligations, Delaware district judge rules in reversing the bankruptcy court.

August 25, 2023

Now a circuit judge, a former bankruptcy judge makes quick work of a troublesome issue about property of the estate.

August 4, 2023

The Fifth Circuit avoided deciding whether approval of breakup fees is judged by the more lenient Section 363(b) or the more exacting standard for administrative expenses under Section 503(b).

August 2, 2023

Splitting with the Tenth Circuit, the Ninth Circuit holds that chapter 13 debtors lose post-petition appreciation in a home if the case converts to chapter 7.

July 7, 2023

Although a court may sell a nondebtor’s interest in jointly owned property, the Ninth Circuit BAP won’t permit selling free and clear of lien on the nondebtor’s interest in the property being sold.

June 6, 2023

In a rising real estate market, chapter 13 debtors risk losing their homes if they sell or convert to chapter 7.