consumer Cases
May 24, 2021
Massachusetts bankruptcy judge requires flexibility from both the government and the debtor who is saddled with huge student loans.
May 21, 2021
When personal property can be owned by the entireties, a tax refund isn’t estate property even if the bankrupt spouse earned all income.
May 17, 2021
Courts are split on whether having nondischargeable debts gives an individual chapter 7 debtor standing to object to claims.
May 12, 2021
At least in New York, a litigation finance agreement can’t be written to remove all of the lender’s exposure to the borrower’s bankruptcy.
May 7, 2021
Harassing a former lover isn’t an automatic stay violation.
May 6, 2021
Section 1326(a)(2) by itself does not bar garnishment of funds held by a trustee on dismissal before confirmation.
May 5, 2021
First Circuit won’t allow a debtor to dismiss and avoid the consequences of abusive conduct.
April 30, 2021
A jury should decide whether a credit-reporting agency was negligent by not examining court records to determine whether a debt had been discharged.
April 20, 2021
Bankruptcy court has power to entertain a nationwide class action asserting a discharge violation.
April 15, 2021
Seventh Circuit says that Fulton left open the question of whether holding an impounded car violates Sections 362(a)(4) or (a)(6).