Biden to Propose $1.8 Trillion Plan Aimed at Families, Tax Hikes for Wealthiest Americans
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Poll: Quarter of Women Say They Are Financially Worse Off a Year into Pandemic
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Benchnotes May 2021
Journal Issue:
The Outer Limits of Discharge Explored by the Ninth Circuit BAP
Deducting a loan to a child from her inheritance wasn’t a violation of the discharge injunction.
Court:
A Nonprimary Residence May Nonetheless Qualify for a Federal Exemption
A debtor may have a valid ‘homestead’ exemption without residing in the property, so long as a dependent does reside there, the Second Circuit rules.
Court:
Exercise Caution in Electing Remedies Against Someone Who May File Bankruptcy
Sometimes, being too aggressive backfires when the defendant files bankruptcy.
Jointly Owned Property Is Presumptively Community Property in California
Title doesn’t control: Jointly owned property is nonetheless community property in a dispute with a bankruptcy trustee, the California Supreme Court says.
Court: