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March 7, 2022

In Ohio, the debtor won’t lose the homestead exemption by transferring a home to a revocable trust.

February 5, 2021

The debtors’ lawyer’s lack of diligence allowed the creditor to invoke laches and beat a belated motion to avoid a lien that impaired a homestead exemption.

January 29, 2021

A contested matter in bankruptcy court isn’t a ‘civil action’ allowing the debtor to recover attorneys’ fees from the U.S. Trustee under the Equal Access to Justice Act.

August 24, 2020

Private charity is not considered to be part of a debtor’s income under the first part of the Brunner test.

September 4, 2019

Extinguishing contingent environmental claims doesn’t comply with the Sixth Circuit’s Dow Corning test, Judge Koschik says.

June 3, 2019

A debtor collector’s knowledge or intent aren’t elements of a claim under the FDCPA.
A debtor collector’s knowledge or intent aren’t elements of a claim under the FDCPA.

October 11, 2018

Why must the system require a trial to discharge student loans by a debtor in hopeless circumstances?
Why must the system require a trial to discharge student loans by a debtor in hopeless circumstances?

February 9, 2017

Although not required to file claims, secured creditors must comply with the deadline if they do.