Farmers in Chapter 12 Don’t Qualify for PPP ‘Loans,’ Milwaukee Judge Rules
A PPP ‘loan’ under the Cares Act isn’t a ‘grant,’ thus the government isn’t barred from discriminating against a bankrupt under Section 525(a).
Wisconsin Judge Slashes Quarterly Fees to the U.S. Trustee Program
Judge Furay interprets ‘disbursements’ not to include the daily sweep of a collection account in a revolving credit.
Another Bankruptcy Judge Disregards Student Loans on Chapter 13 Eligibility
Student loan debtor ineligible for chapter 7 may pursue chapter 13 even with too much unsecured debt, Judge Catherine J. Furay says.
For Insufficient Notice, a Recorded Right of First Refusal Survived a Sale
Constructive notice deprived a purchaser of ‘bona fide’ status.
Veterans’ Benefits Are Included in Calculating ‘Disposable Income’ in Chapter 13
Congress must address unfairness to veterans, Judge Susan Kelley says.
Reimbursed Expenses Included in Calculating Median Income for Plan Duration
Debtor kicked into longer plan as a consequence of employer’s expense reimbursements.
In-Kind Income Excluded from Calculation of Current Monthly Income
Judge takes practical approach to decide what’s considered current monthly income.
Courts Split on Allowing Individual Debtors to Retain Wages on Conversion from 11 to 7
Question left open in Harris v. Viegelahn decided against debtor in chapter 11.
Arbitration Agreement Cannot Include Waiver of Dischargeability
On dischargeability, post-filing waivers work, but pre-filing ones don’t.
Agency Proceedings Give Rise to Judicial Liens Avoidable When Impairing Exemptions
Milwaukee judge pens a debtor-friendly opinion on judicial liens.