August 7, 2019
A judicial lien impairing a homestead exemption is avoidable in some states under Section 522(f), but not in others.
7th Circuit , Illinois ,
A judicial lien impairing a homestead exemption is avoidable in some states under Section 522(f), but not in others.
7th Circuit , Illinois ,
May 20, 2019
Judge Perkins in Illinois says the ‘sufficiently rooted’ test from Segal v. Rochelle did not survive Butner and the adoption of the Bankruptcy Code.
Judge Perkins in Illinois says the ‘sufficiently rooted’ test from Segal v. Rochelle did not survive Butner and the adoption of the Bankruptcy Code.
April 17, 2019
Judge Hunt in Chicago tells debtors’ counsel to oppose inclusion of unjustifiable provisions in chapter 13 plans, even if it means contested confirmation hearings.
Judge Hunt in Chicago tells debtors’ counsel to oppose inclusion of unjustifiable provisions in chapter 13 plans, even if it means contested confirmation hearings.
January 28, 2019
Bankruptcy judge reluctantly follows precedent where the Seventh Circuit is in the minority on the new value defense.
Bankruptcy judge reluctantly follows precedent where the Seventh Circuit is in the minority on the new value defense.
December 21, 2018
Local rules may not impose confirmation requirements beyond those contained in the statute.
Local rules may not impose confirmation requirements beyond those contained in the statute.