June 2, 2016
To protect debtors from unscrupulous lenders, courts drive up the cost of chapter 13.
8th Circuit , Minnesota ,
June 1, 2016
Dismissing a chapter 13 case successfully retains the benefit of a lawsuit for the debtor alone.
5th Circuit , Louisiana ,
Dismissing a chapter 13 case successfully retains the benefit of a lawsuit for the debtor alone.
5th Circuit , Louisiana ,
May 25, 2016
Justices may rule on whether bankruptcy settlements can disregard Section 507 priorities.
Justices may rule on whether bankruptcy settlements can disregard Section 507 priorities.
Ninth Circuit adopts Eighth Circuit test for constitutional mootness.
Ninth Circuit adopts Eighth Circuit test for constitutional mootness.
May 23, 2016
Proving occurrence of rape evidently does not carry a presumption of intent to injure.
Proving occurrence of rape evidently does not carry a presumption of intent to injure.
May 19, 2016
Panel trustee suspended for unfair, harsh, accusatory examination of debtors.