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March 22, 2016

Seventh Circuit Allows Using Objective Evidence to Prove Subjective Recklessness
Lawyer’s malpractice can satisfy Bullock’s recklessness standard for nondischargeability.
7th Circuit ,
Seventh Circuit Allows Using Objective Evidence to Prove Subjective Recklessness
Lawyer’s malpractice can satisfy Bullock’s recklessness standard for nondischargeability.
7th Circuit ,

March 21, 2016

An Inherited Home Can Be Covered by the Homestead Exemption
Exemptions are not always fixed on the date of filing.
8th Circuit , Minnesota ,
An Inherited Home Can Be Covered by the Homestead Exemption
Exemptions are not always fixed on the date of filing.
8th Circuit , Minnesota ,

March 18, 2016

Rule 9(b) Fraud Pleading Standards Don’t Apply to an FDCPA Complaint
Willfulness is not required by the FDCPA when pleading an automatic stay violation.
7th Circuit , Illinois , Illinois Southern District ,
Rule 9(b) Fraud Pleading Standards Don’t Apply to an FDCPA Complaint
Willfulness is not required by the FDCPA when pleading an automatic stay violation.
7th Circuit , Illinois , Illinois Southern District ,

March 17, 2016

Dischargeability Judgment Must Not Lower Interest on a Creditor’s Judgment
Abuse of discretion automatically results if a judgment harms a defrauded creditor.
9th Circuit , Oregon ,
Dischargeability Judgment Must Not Lower Interest on a Creditor’s Judgment
Abuse of discretion automatically results if a judgment harms a defrauded creditor.
9th Circuit , Oregon ,

March 16, 2016

Courts Split on Allowing Individual Debtors to Retain Wages on Conversion from 11 to 7
Chicago judge splits with Collier and Ninth Circuit BAP on wages following conversion.
7th Circuit , Illinois , Illinois Northern District ,
Courts Split on Allowing Individual Debtors to Retain Wages on Conversion from 11 to 7
Chicago judge splits with Collier and Ninth Circuit BAP on wages following conversion.
7th Circuit , Illinois , Illinois Northern District ,

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