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April 22, 2023

In Section 522(b)(3), Congress made sure that ‘retirement funds’ are exempt in bankruptcy even if they aren’t exempt in states that don’t permit federal exemptions.

April 26, 2022

Authorities are split on whether avoidance actions are estate property that can be sold or can only be prosecuted by the trustee.

April 18, 2022

Curtailing equitable mootness will benefit the bankruptcy community by fostering appellate decisions that clarify the standards for confirmation of chapter 11 plans.

December 7, 2020

An oversecured lender may not be entitled to a fee allowance from the estate that a private client might be willing to pay.

July 22, 2019

Judge Collins discharges all but $23,900 among nine student loans totaling $154,000.
Judge Collins discharges all but $23,900 among nine student loans totaling $154,000.

July 3, 2017

Section 105(a) was utilized because Section 1301 is silent on sanctions.
Section 105(a) was utilized because Section 1301 is silent on sanctions.

May 4, 2017

District judge gives a ray of hope to chapter 13 debtors seeking unclaimed funds.
District judge gives a ray of hope to chapter 13 debtors seeking unclaimed funds.