Even Without the One-Day-Late Rule, Tax Liability Still Wasn’t Discharged
A tax return late by three years wasn’t ‘honest and reasonable.’
Sale of a Nonoperating Hospital Doesn’t Require State Approval
Attorney General’s oversight was avoided by shutting down a nonprofit hospital.
Judge Splits with his BAP and Allows ‘Substantial Contribution’ Claim in Chapter 7
Split grows on whether ‘substantial contribution’ claims are limited to chapters 9 and 11.
Ninth Circuit Prohibition on Third-Party Injunctions Is Inapplicable in Chapter 9
Third-party injunctions in chapter 9 must be a financial necessity, judge says.
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Obscure Provisions in Title 37 Bar Discharge of Unearned Reenlistment Bonuses
California judge counsels Ninth Circuit about procedures for enforcing discharge injunctions.
Supreme Court’s Upcoming FDCPA Decision Also May Govern RICO Suits
California district courts split on whether filing stale claims violates RICO.
Civil Rights Suit Enjoined by Automatic Stay in Municipal Bankruptcy
District court says bankruptcy court can issue injunction to halt civil rights violation by police.
Ninth Circuit to Rule on ‘Related To’ Removal of Securities Lawsuits
Ninth Circuit can split with the Second on bar to removal of suits under the ’33 Securities Act.
Diverting Assets after Confirmation Does Not Give Rise to ‘Core’ Claims
A ‘profound impact’ on an estate does not by itself result in a ‘core’ claim.
California Judge Adopts Minority View on Automatic Termination of the Stay
District judge follows Ninth Circuit BAP on stay termination for serial filers.