Listen to this article Where a debtor filed a motion to extend the automatic stay, an order denying that motion should be upheld because the debtor — whose […]
Bankruptcy – Dismissal for cause – Loss or diminution
Listen to this article Where a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge dismissed a Chapter 12 case on the basis of “continuing loss to or diminution of the estate” and […]
Bankruptcy Equitable mootness Appeal Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Listen to this article Where a debtor whose amended Chapter 13 plan was confirmed has filed an appeal seeking review of an earlier order denying confirmation of her […]
Bankruptcy filings surge 14.2 percent as upward trend continues
Continuing an ongoing rebound after more than a decade of sharply dropping totals, bankruptcy filings in the United States rose 14.2 percent in the twelve-month period ending Dec. […]
Real property – Option to purchase – Bankruptcy
U.S. District Court Where a plaintiff has requested specific performance of its option to purchase land in Franklin, that request should be allowed, as the plaintiff acquired a […]
Bankruptcy – Dismissal – Stay pending appeal
U.S. District Court Where a debtor has filed a notice of appeal regarding the dismissal of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, the debtor’s emergency motion to stay the […]
Bankruptcy – Stay – Relief
Where appellants requested for relief from the automatic stay in order to continue a tort action against the debtor in the Puerto Rico courts, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court […]
Bankruptcy – Fraudulent transfers | Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Where the Chapter 7 trustee has filed a complaint alleging fraudulent transfers, the defendant’s motion for summary judgment should be denied with respect to three […]
Understanding Bankruptcy Lawyers: How to Hire One and the Benefits They Provide
What is a Bankruptcy Lawyer? A bankruptcy lawyer is a specialized attorney who focuses on the various aspects of bankruptcy law, assisting individuals and businesses through the complexities […]
Noncompliance with homestead statute not fatal to Chapter 13 plan
Prevails on debtor’s behalf A Chapter 13 debtor’s failure to strictly comply with the Massachusetts Homestead Act by not naming his non-titled spouse on his declaration did not […]