consumer Cases
October 26, 2016
Less than a month after Failla, a circuit split is brewing on the effect of intention to surrender.
October 25, 2016
Section 106’s sovereign immunity waiver is not clear enough for emotional distress claims.
October 13, 2016
California district courts split on whether filing stale claims violates RICO.
October 11, 2016
Bankruptcy court can make a final order disallowing an unfiled claim under state law.
October 11, 2016
Government payments to care for disabled adults go to parents, not creditors, judge rules.
October 7, 2016
Debtor kicked into longer plan as a consequence of employer’s expense reimbursements.
October 6, 2016
Debtors may face sanctions for continuing to occupy property they intend to surrender.
October 6, 2016
District judge prescribes local rule for bankruptcy courts.
October 4, 2016
Pro se debtors must be told explicitly of the right to request a hearing.
September 28, 2016
Immunity, fiduciary duty and damages discussed in the context of a low sale price.