March 23, 2023
Although a disclaimed inheritance is ordinarily beyond the avoiding powers, a trustee can step into the shoes of the IRS to set aside the disclaimer.
July 20, 2022
The Seventh Circuit has yet to rule precisely on whether the bankruptcy court can sell assets free and clear of successor liability.
March 30, 2022
The district court opinion affirms the notion that bankruptcy courts have ‘core’ power without a jury to adjudicate claims of attorney misconduct.
February 14, 2022
So long as the debtor is paying unsecured creditors what chapter 13 requires, the debtor is not obliged to pursue preferences.
September 2, 2020
Courts are split over the effect on claims discharged in chapter 7 if the debtor converts the case to chapter 13.
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.
August 31, 2018
Illinois judges disagree on whether direct payments to a mortgagee are “under the plan” and must be made in full to obtain a chapter 13 discharge.
Illinois judges disagree on whether direct payments to a mortgagee are “under the plan” and must be made in full to obtain a chapter 13 discharge.
March 18, 2016
Willfulness is not required by the FDCPA when pleading an automatic stay violation.