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February 16, 2018

A case on the ability of state law to take property out of the estate after filing may not go to the Supreme Court.
A case on the ability of state law to take property out of the estate after filing may not go to the Supreme Court.

February 9, 2018

Courts split on whether Section 108(a) extension of statutes of limitations applies to chapter 13 debtors.
Courts split on whether Section 108(a) extension of statutes of limitations applies to chapter 13 debtors.

February 8, 2018

A secured creditor making the 1111(b) election is not automatically entitled to a due-on-sale clause paying the claim in full if the property is sold after confirmation.
Relation-back kicks in if an earlier motion contains the elements of a complaint.
Relation-back kicks in if an earlier motion contains the elements of a complaint.

February 7, 2018

A defense that fails the ‘laugh test’ still beats a summary judgment motion, district judge says.
A defense that fails the ‘laugh test’ still beats a summary judgment motion, district judge says.

February 5, 2018

Courts are also split on whether a five-year plan begins on confirmation or on the first chapter 13 plan payment.