Mishandling Collateral Gives Rise to Nondischargeable Debt, Eleventh Circuit Holds
Mishandling collateral is nondischargeable even if the security interest is unperfected.
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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.
Denial of Discharge for Violating Securities Laws Made Easier to Prove, Circuit Says
Sarbanes-Oxley nails securities fraudsters who file bankruptcy.
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Bankruptcy Judge Reads Husky Narrowly on Dischargeability for Fraud
For nondischargeability under Section 523(a)(2)(A), a fraudulent transfer must give rise to the debt, not occur beforehand.
Discharge Denied for Omitting Name of a Retirement Account
Scheduling the amount of an asset isn’t enough. The name must be shown, too.
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‘Core’ Jurisdiction Exists over Claim Allowance Even in ‘No Asset’ Cases
Bankruptcy court can make a final order disallowing an unfiled claim under state law.
Creditor Holding Nondischargeable Debts Lacks Standing for Discharge Objection
Personal financial stake required before creditor can file discharge complaint.
Municipality Rekindled Indemnification Obligations After Confirmation, Circuit Says
Ninth Circuit opinion is unremarkable but might be read incorrectly and disastrously.
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