February 3, 2016
Artful drafting cannot evade ASARCO to reimburse counsel for defense of fees.
3rd Circuit , Delaware ,
Sloppy drafting in BAPCPA puts individuals at the mercy of dominant creditors in chapter 11.
February 2, 2016
First Circuit BAP goes easy on a consumer debtor’s homestead.
February 1, 2016
Perhaps a civil contempt order should sometimes be final in bankruptcy.
January 29, 2016
Sixth and Fifth Circuits arguably disagree on what constitutes artificial impairment to confirm a chapter 11 plan.
Disclosing a lawsuit after chapter 13 discharge is too late to avoid judicial estoppel.
January 28, 2016
Fourth Circuit cleans up one mess Congress made with BAPCPA.
Deficient drafting results in dismissal of dischargeability complaint.
January 27, 2016
Judge lays down a tough rule, then goes easy on consumer debtors.