Rochelle's Daily Wire

Courts are split on whether creditors in chapter 13 are entitled to the postpetition appreciation in a debtor’s property.

BAP holds that an individual in chapter 11 isn’t required to contribute new value to retain exempt property.

The Ninth Circuit BAP follows a Pennsylvania bankruptcy court decision with facts more similar than those in Ninth Circuit precedent.

The Ninth Circuit BAP follows Kelley, even though the panel implies that the Supreme Court tortured the language in Section 523(a)(7).

BAP agrees with Title Max that pawned property drops out of an estate automatically when state law does not require notice.

The rate of post-judgment interest on a nondischargeable debt depends on whether there was a judgment before or after filing, the Ninth Circuit BAP says.

Lender cannot hide behind a disclaimer to avoid sanctions for violating the discharge injunction, Ninth Circuit BAP holds.

BAPCPA amendments on student loans modified the definition of ‘educational benefit.’

Less than a month after Failla, a circuit split is brewing on the effect of intention to surrender.

9th Circuit BAP opinion broadly puts welfare payments beyond reach of chapter 13 creditors.