May 7, 2024
If a breach results only in a right to equitable relief, there is no ‘claim’ and thus no executory contract.
April 4, 2024
The bankruptcy court’s inference of intent to hinder the trustee wasn’t supported by the evidence, the district judge says in reversing a denial discharge.
November 22, 2023
A district court opinion from Michigan raises the question of whether the Supreme Court’s decision in Marrama is still good law after Law v. Siegel.
September 13, 2023
When, post-confirmation, a chapter 13 debtor sells his or her home, who gets the benefit of the appreciation: the debtor, or his or her creditors? Judge Randon in Michigan adopted the so-called “estate replenishment approach” and held that sale proceeds derived from post-confirmation appreciation of a home belong to the debtor.
June 8, 2023
Although not held in an IRA, a refund by the IRS of a withdrawal penalty was exempt because state law permits tracing proceeds of exemptions, Judge Opperman says.
May 9, 2023
An election for having a tax refund applied to the following year’s taxes can result in the loss of discharge.
October 19, 2022
Waiting four years to raise discharge as a defense does not invoke equitable estoppel or laches.
December 14, 2020
Even though received within 180 days of filing, a distribution from an IRA to a death beneficiary does not become estate property.
October 23, 2020
The Supreme Court is considering whether to review another case defining the safe harbor in Section 546(e).
September 25, 2020
Even after the statute of limitations has run, a trustee may be substituted for the debtor as the real party in interest, Michigan district judge says.