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December 12, 2016

Fee issues are collateral, not affecting a final ruling on the merits.
Fee issues are collateral, not affecting a final ruling on the merits.

December 9, 2016

Chapter 13 debtor permitted to surrender collateral and reclassify deficiency as unsecured.

December 8, 2016

Rule 2004 may be used after confirmation, even if the plan does not reserve jurisdiction.
Rule 2004 may be used after confirmation, even if the plan does not reserve jurisdiction.

December 7, 2016

Justices search for rationale for departing from Section 507 priorities in settlements.
Justices search for rationale for departing from Section 507 priorities in settlements.

December 5, 2016

Without service by certified mail, a bank is not compelled to respond to a complaint.
Without service by certified mail, a bank is not compelled to respond to a complaint.

December 2, 2016

Advice without signing a pleading does not give rise to a Rule 9011 sanction, but Section 1927 is another story.