State Law Determines Whether Post-Filing Mechanic’s Liens Are Voidable
Bankruptcy courts can enter final orders voiding mechanic’s liens, Third Circuit says.
Court:
Personal Bankruptcy Bars Incarceration, but Not Finding of Civil Contempt
FTC allowed to continue contempt proceedings for failure to pay restitution.
Analysis: Bank of America Hit with $45 Million in Punitive Damages for Stay Violations
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New York Judge Takes Different Approach to Repeat-Filer Automatic Stay Termination
Using a different approach, Judge Grossman agrees with the minority on Section 362(c)(3)(A).
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False Claims Suits by Governments Are Not Halted by Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy court held to lack exclusive jurisdiction over exceptions to the automatic stay.
Ninth Circuit Prohibition on Third-Party Injunctions Is Inapplicable in Chapter 9
Third-party injunctions in chapter 9 must be a financial necessity, judge says.
Court:
Georgia Courts Disagree on Redeeming Pawn Property in a Chapter 13 Plan
Bankruptcy court disregards district court opinion on redemption of pawned property.