March 22, 2016
Lawyer’s malpractice can satisfy Bullock’s recklessness standard for nondischargeability.
Court in the Ninth Circuit takes more flexible approach to revoking confirmation.
9th Circuit , Oregon ,
Some justices ask why Puerto Rico can’t legislate to keep the lights on.
March 21, 2016
Dissenter would have used a $1 case to rule on an issue of first impression.
March 18, 2016
Willfulness is not required by the FDCPA when pleading an automatic stay violation.
No debt, and thus no preference, arises until after the midnight deadline.
March 17, 2016
The right paper trail helps avoid liability for profiting from a Ponzi scheme.
Abuse of discretion automatically results if a judgment harms a defrauded creditor.
9th Circuit , Oregon ,
March 16, 2016
Chicago judge splits with Collier and Ninth Circuit BAP on wages following conversion.