‘Related To’ Jurisdiction Exists over Lien Dispute Between a Creditor and Its Lawyers
Delaying confirmation wasn’t grounds to abstain.
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Massachusetts Judge Limits Chapter 13 Debtor’s Standing to Sue
Chapter 11 committees achieve standing more readily than chapter 13 debtors.
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‘Bar Order’ Precluding Creditors’ Independent Claims Disapproved in Chapter 7 Settlement
Massachusetts judge explores the circuit split on barring creditors’ direct claims against non-bankrupt third parties.
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For Chapter 13 Lien Stripping, Use the Filing Date for Valuation
Caulkett did not bar chapter 13 lien stripping, Massachusetts judge holds.
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Banks Admonished to File Foreclosure Deeds Promptly, or Else
Requiring prompt filing of a foreclosure deed is not absurd, Massachusetts judge says.
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Massachusetts District Judge Nixes Notion of Forced Vesting in Chapter 13
District judge hopes novel theories of equity will permit forced vesting.
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Releases Don’t Bind a Trustee Suing on a Creditor’s Claim under Section 544(b)
Trustee evaded a release by suing on an actual creditor’s claim under Section 544(b).
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Most Courts Still Refusing to Discharge Taxes from Late-Filed Returns
Novel theory fails to persuade Boston judge to discharge taxes from late-filed returns.
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Even if Tax Debts Are Not Discharged, Penalties Can Be, Judge Boroff Rules
‘Plain meaning’ permits discharge of some tax penalties.
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Lenders Win Again, Beating Back Forced Vesting of Title through Chapter 13
Massachusetts judges disagree on ‘forced vesting’ in chapter 13 plan.
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