Bankruptcy Court Doesn’t Have Exclusive Jurisdiction over Fraudulent Transfer Suits
The Nevada Supreme Court correctly unpacked the confusing notions of bankruptcy jurisdiction and the division of authority between district and bankruptcy courts.
Texas Judge Disagrees with Second Circuit on Sanctions for Violating Rule 3002.1
Bankruptcy Judge Eduardo Rodriguez explained why the Second Circuit was wrong in ruling that violators of Rule 3002.1 are only liable for compensatory damages.
Another Circuit Holds that Dismissal Is Mandatory Under Section 1307(b)
The Ninth Circuit leaves the door open for a bankruptcy court to sanction a misbehaving chapter 13 debtor before granting the debtor’s motion for voluntary dismissal.
Courts Have Made the FDCPA a ‘Dead Letter,’ Chicago District Judge Says
The opinion tells plaintiffs what actions to take before filing suit to ensure constitutional standing to pursue a claim under the FDCPA.
Sixth Circuit Erects Barriers to FDCPA Suits by Consumers in a 2/1 Opinion
A statutory violation by itself won’t necessarily give a plaintiff constitutional standing.
First Circuit Dismisses as Moot Even Though the Appeal Dealt with Payment of Money
Dismissal of a chapter 13 case moots an appeal regarding an allegedly erroneous order directing payment of money.