August 30, 2016
Second Circuit primed to agree or split with three circuits on ‘chapter 20’ lien stripping.
For serial filers, automatic stay held to terminate only on the debtor’s property.
August 29, 2016
Vigorous dissents in the Seventh and Fourth Circuits accentuate splits on the FDCPA.
Ninth Circuit B.A.P. goes easy on a debtor who can’t afford to own a car on her own.
August 26, 2016
Puerto Rico judge rejects constitutional attack on portions of PROMESA.
Ninth Circuit follows the Second Circuit and rejects the Ninth Circuit B.A.P.
August 25, 2016
Sixth Circuit revives lawsuit against lender that allegedly aided Ponzi scheme.
Finality depends on the final resolution of a dispute, not an issue within a dispute, Circuit Judge Easterbrook says.
August 24, 2016
Fifth Circuit reluctantly lets a trade supplier off the hook for a fraudulent transfer from a Ponzi scheme.
Debt not resulting from ‘actual fraud’ is nondischargeable if fraud is grounds for veil piercing, Tenth Circuit B.A.P. holds.