Pendulum of Deregulation Swings at Consumer Crypto Creditors
Pendulum of Deregulation Swings at Consumer Crypto Creditors By Brandon R. Wood Philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” 1 This quote is apt when describing modern financial markets surrounding
Benchnotes February 2023
Benchnotes By Aaron M. Kaufman, Bradley D. Pack and Christina Sanfelippo Multiple Affiliates: Every Action Taken for the Collective Estates Does Not Have to Be Good for Each Debtor Complex chapter 11 cases rarely involve a single debtor entity. Indeed, virtually every
Differences Between Judicial and Statutory Liens Explained by Judge Heston
Only judicial liens that impair exemptions may be avoided under Section 522(f)(1).
Courts Split on Whether Bankruptcy Discharges Future Liability on a Guarantee
Milwaukee district judge rules that bankruptcy does not cut off future liability on a personal guarantee issued before bankruptcy.
Ninth Circuit Invited to Sit En Banc Regarding Dischargeability of Disciplinary Costs
The Ninth Circuit again questions the Supreme Court’s ‘atextual’ analysis of Section 523(a)(7).
Four Circuits Now Permit Fraudulent Transfer Attacks on Real Estate Tax Foreclosures
Circuit courts are split 4/3 on their interpretation of Supreme Court precedent holding that regularly conducted mortgage foreclosures are immune from fraudulent transfer attack.