Consumer Debt

Fifth Circuit Finds an Exception to General Rule on Appellate Standing

Debtors facing discharge denial have standing to appeal claim allowances.
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Student Loans Incurred for a New Profession Are Consumer Debts

Non-consumer debts must be related to an existing business or current job.

Courts Split on Whether Surrender Entails Waiver of Defenses to Foreclosure

Gutsy Judge Laurel Isicoff disagrees with district and bankruptcy judges in her district.