August 29, 2019
Even though subject matter jurisdiction persists when there is no longer an effect on the estate, the court may exercise discretion to dismiss, the Fifth Circuit says.
August 28, 2019
Another bankruptcy judge rules that the increase in U.S. Trustee fees does not apply to pending chapter 11 cases.
August 27, 2019
Madoff feeder fund allowed to conduct primary liquidation in the Cayman Islands.
August 26, 2019
BAP holds that an individual in chapter 11 isn’t required to contribute new value to retain exempt property.
August 23, 2019
In calculating eligibility for chapter 13, Judge Nevins in Connecticut differs from some other bankruptcy judges in the Second Circuit.
August 22, 2019
Occupancy and intent to be a permanent residence are all that’s needed for a homestead exemption, even if the house violates local ordinances.
August 21, 2019
Bankruptcy Judge Carol A. Doyle parses the limited duties of a chapter 7 debtor to the estate.
August 20, 2019
Someday, the Supreme Court will decide whether bankruptcy has an exemption from arbitration not available in ordinary commercial litigation.
August 19, 2019
Does inaction or refusal to turn over estate property absent a turnover order violate the automatic stay?
August 16, 2019
On an appeal involving contempt of the discharge injunction, would the circuit court have reached a different conclusion by employing the standard under Taggart?