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October 6, 2016

Election to ‘Surrender’ Property Bars Opposition to Foreclosure, Eleventh Circuit Holds

Debtors may face sanctions for continuing to occupy property they intend to surrender.

11th Circuit ,

September 21, 2016

FDCPA’s One-Year Statute of Limitations Strictly Enforced

FDCPA suit must begin within one year of the filing of a time-barred claim.

11th Circuit , Alabama , Alabama Middle District ,

FDCPA’s One-Year Statute of Limitations Strictly Enforced

FDCPA suit must begin within one year of the filing of a time-barred claim.

11th Circuit , Alabama , Alabama Middle District ,

September 19, 2016

Fifth Circuit Arguably Softens Injury Requirement for Constitutional Standing

Extent of injury required for Article III standing remains an open question.

5th Circuit ,

Fifth Circuit Arguably Softens Injury Requirement for Constitutional Standing

Extent of injury required for Article III standing remains an open question.

5th Circuit ,

September 15, 2016

Split Grows on Dischargeability of Tax Liability on Late-Filed Returns

Nashville judge holds that late-filed tax debt can sometimes be discharged.

6th Circuit , Tennessee , Tennessee Middle District ,

Split Grows on Dischargeability of Tax Liability on Late-Filed Returns

Nashville judge holds that late-filed tax debt can sometimes be discharged.

6th Circuit , Tennessee , Tennessee Middle District ,

Fifth Circuit Arguably Softens Injury Requirement for Constitutional Standing

Extent of injury required for Article III standing remains an open question.

5th Circuit ,

Fifth Circuit Arguably Softens Injury Requirement for Constitutional Standing

Extent of injury required for Article III standing remains an open question.

5th Circuit ,

September 13, 2016

Magistrate Masterfully Describes Permissible Claims for Violating Discharge Injunction

Contempt and FDCPA claims can coexist in one suit in district court.

11th Circuit , Alabama , Alabama Northern District ,