First Circuit Looks Behind a Judgment in Ruling on Involuntary Petition
Minor dispute as to amount bars using a claim for filing an involuntary petition.
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First Circuit BAP Sanctions Firm for a Lawyer’s Conduct
Circuits are split on sanctioning a firm under Section 1927 for a lawyer’s conduct.
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Massachusetts Homestead Exemption Focuses on Use, Not Intention
First Circuit BAP goes easy on a consumer debtor’s homestead.
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Lenders Win Again, Beating Back Forced Vesting of Title through Chapter 13
Massachusetts judges disagree on ‘forced vesting’ in chapter 13 plan.
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Trust Property Sometimes Can Be Property of an Individual's Bankrupt Estate
Foreclosing property not in the debtor's name sometimes can violate the automatic stay.
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