consumer Cases
January 9, 2019
New York court delves into issues covered by the Fifth Circuit in Hawk and DeBerry.
January 4, 2019
Judge Dales explains how Section 522(g) does not limit, but rather expands, a debtor’s exemptions.
January 3, 2019
In some circuits, never intending to repay a loan can result in nondischargeability under Section 523(a)(6).
January 2, 2019
JTWROS ownership confers benefits and disadvantages in bankruptcy, too.
December 28, 2018
Ninth Circuit is the first court of appeals to expand a debtor’s appellate counsel fees beyond successfully defending an award for a willful stay violation.
December 26, 2018
10th Circuit , Kansas ,
Pre-bankruptcy planning was ‘creative’ but didn’t succeed in enlarging the debtor’s exemptions.
December 21, 2018
Local rules may not impose confirmation requirements beyond those contained in the statute.
December 20, 2018
10th Circuit , Utah ,
Matrimonial lawyers need bankruptcy and tax advice when the client is insolvent.
December 19, 2018
New York judge allows insolvent parents to pay for a minor child’s expensive education.
December 14, 2018
In the first opinion at the circuit level, the First Circuit latches onto the lousy drafting of Section 362(c)(3)(A) to end the automatic stay entirely, 30 days after the second filing within a year.