consumer Cases
March 17, 2016
9th Circuit , Oregon ,
Abuse of discretion automatically results if a judgment harms a defrauded creditor.
March 16, 2016
Chicago judge splits with Collier and Ninth Circuit BAP on wages following conversion.
March 16, 2016
10th Circuit , Colorado ,
Ability to pay is one factor in imposing sanctions for misconduct.
March 14, 2016
Judge finds a loophole in a Fifth Circuit opinion on the homestead exemption.
March 11, 2016
Debtors facing discharge denial have standing to appeal claim allowances.
March 9, 2016
Judge Isgur interprets Schwab v. Reilly to benefit debtors and disadvantage trustees.
March 4, 2016
On dischargeability, post-filing waivers work, but pre-filing ones don’t.
March 4, 2016
Creditor can sue when a chapter 13 trustee won’t or can’t.
March 3, 2016
Gutsy Judge Laurel Isicoff disagrees with district and bankruptcy judges in her district.
March 3, 2016
Non-consumer debts must be related to an existing business or current job.