June 6, 2016
Otherwise-valueless exemptions might get value, depending on the outcome of Jevic.
Otherwise-valueless exemptions might get value, depending on the outcome of Jevic.
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 31, 2016
Newark and Buffalo judges read 1322(b)(2) narrowly and in favor of mortgage lenders.
Newark and Buffalo judges read 1322(b)(2) narrowly and in favor of mortgage lenders.
May 27, 2016
State law overrides ‘significant policy concerns’ in Supreme Court decision.
State law overrides ‘significant policy concerns’ in Supreme Court decision.
May 26, 2016
Appeals court finds no ‘irreconcilable conflict’ between the FDCPA and the Bankruptcy Code.