Discharge Injunction Violations Can’t Be Heard in Federal District Court
Circuits are split on whether claims for contempt of the discharge injunction must be brought in the bankruptcy court that issued the discharge.
Corporate Debts in Sub V Can Be Nondischargeable, Judge Says, Differing with His BAP
Bankruptcy Judge Hercher agreed with the results in the Fourth and Fifth Circuits but disagreed with some of the appeals courts’ logic.
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H.R. 4635, the "Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2023"
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove the record of default on a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under title IV from a borrower’s credit history upon repayment of the full amount due on such loan.
H.R. 4742, the "Pay Back Act"
To prohibit the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General from cancelling student loans, or changing any other terms or conditions on such loans, except as expressly authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the date of enactment of this Act.
H.R. 4784, the "Private Loan Disability Discharge Act of 2023"
To provide for the discharge of a private education loan in the case of death or total and permanent disability of a student obligor, and for other purposes.
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Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Judges Disagree on Allowing Emotional Distress Damages
One day apart, bankruptcy judges in the Ninth Circuit disagreed on emotional distress damages for violations of the discharge injunction.
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Deion Sanders' Son Shilo Facing Legal Challenges After Filing for Bankruptcy
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