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August 14, 2019

If the parties litigate but the defendant eventually defaults, the default judgment can result in nondischargeability via issue preclusion, Eleventh Circuit holds.

July 29, 2019

An Alabama case shows how Taggart heightened the pleading standards for a complaint alleging a violation of the discharge injunction.
An Alabama case shows how Taggart heightened the pleading standards for a complaint alleging a violation of the discharge injunction.

July 24, 2019

Business judgment rule failed to protect directors of a Georgia bank for approving bad loans.
Business judgment rule failed to protect directors of a Georgia bank for approving bad loans.

July 1, 2019

Circuit Judge Grant explains why an IRA might be exempt under federal law but not exempt under the Florida exemption statute.
Circuit Judge Grant explains why an IRA might be exempt under federal law but not exempt under the Florida exemption statute.

June 10, 2019

A chapter 13 plan that improperly modifies a home mortgage remains binding unless the lender has objected to confirmation.
A chapter 13 plan that improperly modifies a home mortgage remains binding unless the lender has objected to confirmation.

April 22, 2019

Prior service as a future claimants’ representative was reason for a new appointment, not a disqualification, Judge Bonapfel says.