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February 5, 2019

A judicial lien impairing an exemption is avoidable in some states under Section 522(f), but not in others.
A judicial lien impairing an exemption is avoidable in some states under Section 522(f), but not in others.

January 18, 2019

If the Supreme Court decides that the FDCPA applies to nonjudicial foreclosure, a letter from a homeowner disputing the debt will automatically halt foreclosure activities.
If the Supreme Court decides that the FDCPA applies to nonjudicial foreclosure, a letter from a homeowner disputing the debt will automatically halt foreclosure activities.

January 15, 2019

If the FDCPA applies to judicial foreclosure, should it also apply to nonjudicial foreclosure? The Supreme Court will decide.
If the FDCPA applies to judicial foreclosure, should it also apply to nonjudicial foreclosure? The Supreme Court will decide.

December 13, 2018

By implication, the Eleventh Circuit would allow a general chapter 13 discharge to a debtor who defaults on direct mortgage payments, an issue where lower courts are split.

November 7, 2018

Rooker-Feldman applies only if the state proceedings have ended before the federal suit is filed, Eleventh Circuit says.
Rooker-Feldman applies only if the state proceedings have ended before the federal suit is filed, Eleventh Circuit says.

October 22, 2018

Judge Buchanan collects authorities on all sides of two questions befuddling courts everywhere.