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May 9, 2018

Bankruptcy Judge Barash construes local rules to avoid invalidating a right to a jury trial.
Bankruptcy Judge Barash construes local rules to avoid invalidating a right to a jury trial.

May 8, 2018

Seventh Circuit is averse to creating remedies under Section 105, Bankruptcy Judge Hollis says.
Seventh Circuit is averse to creating remedies under Section 105, Bankruptcy Judge Hollis says.

April 30, 2018

Eighth Circuit insulates parishes and church schools from substantive consolidation.
Eighth Circuit insulates parishes and church schools from substantive consolidation.

April 21, 2018

Courts are split on the status of inherited claims as estate property.
Courts are split on the status of inherited claims as estate property.
The deadline for objecting to discharge can be extended under Rule 4004(d) after the deadline has passed.

April 18, 2018

Holders of nondischargeable claims can be forced to accept pro rata payments during the life of the plan and collect the remainder only after discharge or dismissal, the BAP rules.