Disavowing a Complaint Avoids Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction
Unartful complaint didn’t prove fatal on a change-of-venue motion.
New York District Court Bars Forced Vesting of Title Through a Chapter 13 Plan
Split in lower courts now tilts toward precluding forced title vesting in chapter 13.
Paragon Offshore Creditors Can Vote on Bankruptcy Exit Plan
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Ninth Circuit Makes Glaring Error in Chapter 11 Cramdown Opinion
Circuit erroneously cites Section 1325 as governing in chapter 11 cramdown.
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Everything You Need to Know About Liquidating Chapter 11 Plans
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Mortgages Command Priority over Legal Fees in a Chapter 13 Plan
Plan can’t cause default on a home mortgage to pay a debtor’s lawyer first.
Paid in Full but Impaired, Lender Entitled to Pendency Interest at Default Rate
9th Cir. BAP precludes using ‘equitable discretion’ to lower lender’s interest rate.
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Plan in Suspended Animation when Chapter 13 Case Converted to Chapter 7
Judge ducks ability to reconvert previously converted case to chapter 13.
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