Disavowing a Complaint Avoids Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction
Unartful complaint didn’t prove fatal on a change-of-venue motion.
Texas Judges Disagree About Exemption for Sale Proceeds from a Homestead
Judge finds a loophole in a Fifth Circuit opinion on the homestead exemption.
Exemptions Are Not a Moving Target the Trustee Can Shoot Down at Any Time
Judge Isgur interprets Schwab v. Reilly to benefit debtors and disadvantage trustees.
United Operating Only Protects Creditors and Shareholders, Bankruptcy Judge Holds
Restriction on post-confirmation suits is further limited in the Fifth Circuit.
Benefit to Consumer Required for Involuntary Conversion from Chapter 7 to 11
Judge lays down a tough rule, then goes easy on consumer debtors.
Judge Properly Attached Strings to a Full-Payment Chapter 13 Plan
Equity powers enable a judge to put the screws to a chapter 13 debtor.