Discharge/Dischargeability

Aggressive Bankruptcy Planning Didn’t Result in the Loss of Discharge

Sixth Circuit held that preferring one creditor with a nondischargeable claim before bankruptcy isn’t intent to hinder, delay or defraud.
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Even if Ineligible for Chapter 13, Ninth Circuit Says the Debtor Can Still Dismiss

In a split decision, the Ninth Circuit majority held that a chapter 13 debtor has the right to dismiss under Section 1307(b) before the bankruptcy court decides whether the filing was in good faith.
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Chapter 13 Debtors Keep Property that Was Unintentionally Undisclosed

Revesting allowed chapter 13 debtors to retain property that was innocently undisclosed.

New York Court Holds that ‘Future’ Asbestos Claims Can Be Discharged Without a Trust

Professors disagree on whether latent asbestos claims can be discharged without a trust for future claimants.

Judge Barnes Explained Why Bankruptcy Stays Don’t Require Personal Jurisdiction

Chicago’s Bankruptcy Judge Timothy Barnes explained eight years ago why bankruptcy stays do not require personal jurisdiction, unlike injunctions in receiverships.

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