April 11, 2024
Following the 2005 amendments, satisfying either the subject test or the objective test will prove the ‘ordinary course’ defense to a preference, Judge Hoffman says.
January 23, 2024
Judge Beth Buchanan decided that the ‘totality of the circumstances’ test for ‘abuse’ doesn’t permit disregarding the exemption for Social Security benefits.
October 25, 2023
An exculpation clause in a chapter 11 plan protected the owner’s counsel from a malpractice suit.
December 6, 2021
Persuasive authority is required before a creditor can be held in contempt for violating the automatic stay protecting a corporate debtor.
July 21, 2021
Judge Hoffman sets up Sixth Circuit to opine on the circuit split regarding the constitutionality of the 2018 increase in fees for the U.S. Trustee system.
September 1, 2020
Agreeing to bidding procedures can waive the right to make the Section 1111(b) election, Judge Hoffman says.
July 23, 2020
The Supreme Court hasn’t prohibited paying counsel fees for services rendered before the entry of a retention order, Judge Preston says.
February 20, 2020
Courts are split on whether large medical bills are consumer debts that invoke the means test and can bar relief in chapter 7.
October 22, 2018
Judge Buchanan collects authorities on all sides of two questions befuddling courts everywhere.
Judge Buchanan collects authorities on all sides of two questions befuddling courts everywhere.