President’s Column I’m writing this column only days after returning from ABI’s Annual Spring Meeting in late April in Washington, D.C. For me, the conference was special on so many levels. The Education Committee, led by Hon. Michelle M. H…

The Army’s Dependent Support Requirement: A DSO Under Title 11? By John R. Serrano 1 Staff Sergeant (SSG) Snuffy serves on active duty in a stateside military installation. He is married and has one child. The U.S. Army provides him with an…

Benchnotes By Aaron M. Kaufman, Bradley D. Pack and Christina Sanfelippo 1 Priority Wage Claims Must Be Counted for Sub V Eligibility, Even if Paid Post-Petition In a case of first impression, Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez of the U.S. Bankruptc…

Where, Oh Where, Are the Child-Support Creditors? By Hon. Elizabeth Gunn, Stuart Wilson-Patton and William R. Pursell 1 It is axiomatic that bankruptcy law in the U.S. is designed to provide a fresh start to individuals weighed down by unfa…

Legislative Highlights Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Employees When Businesses File for Bankruptcy U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley…

President’s Column I could not be more honored to be stepping into the role of ABI’s President on the heels of a long line of dedicated and talented past Presidents, most recently Christopher A. Ward of Polsinelli (Wilmington, Del.). I’ve s…

The Marital Adjustment: What Is It, and Should It Be Fixed? By Julie Philippi Prior to the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA), a chapter 7 case could be dismissed if the filing was deemed to be a substa…

Legislative Highlights Trump Administration Removes Tara Twomey as EOUST Director The Justice Department removed multiple senior career officials on March 7, 1 including Tara Twomey, the head of the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees (EOUST…

President’s Column I still cannot believe it has been a year already since the 2024 Annual Spring Meeting (ASM). As we once again get ready to descend on Washington, D.C., for our annual event later this month, I want to take this time to r…

Legislative Highlights President Trump Places 25 Percent Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum President Donald J. Trump on Feb. 10 signed two official proclamations 1 that would impose a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum from all countries. …