Statutory Basis Explained for Deferring Rent in Response to the Coronavirus
Section 365(d)(3) doesn’t contain a remedy for failure to pay rent on time, Judge Huennekens says.
Supreme Court Grants ‘Cert’ to Decide Whether Inaction Violates the Automatic Stay
Virginia case highlights the damage that will be done to debtor protections if affirmative action is required for a stay violation.
Support for Indigent Extended Family Cut Off in Chapter 13, but Life Insurance Wasn’t
Chapter 13 forces judges to micromanage the lives of debtors.
One Owner May Strip a Lien Off Property Owned JTWROS, Judge Huennekens Says
Courts disagree on lien stripping by one owner of entireties property and jointly owned property.
Another Appellate Court Bars Arbitration of ‘Core’ Claims
State attorney general was allowed to intervene in a class suit alleging that a lender violated usury laws.
One Preference Won’t Prevent Another from Being a Preference
A joint check agreement signed in the preference window is a preference, two Virginia judges say.
Exemption Claim Overrides the Government’s Right of Setoff, District Judge Says
Courts are divided when an exemption claim collides with the government’s right of setoff.
Courts Shifting to Say Corporate ‘S’ Status Is Not Property
Virginia judge sides with Third Circuit to hold that ‘S’ status is not a corporate debtor’s property.
Section 106 Waivers of Sovereign Immunity May Be Unconstitutional Sometimes
Patriot Coal decision analyzes Supreme Court authorities on sovereign immunity.
Exhausting Administrative Remedies Is No Prerequisite to Bankruptcy Jurisdiction
Exhaustion of state and federal administrative remedies are not the same, judge says.