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Florida Bankruptcy Court Sanctions Debt Buyer for Seeking to Collect Debt that Consumer Failed to Schedule in Bankruptcy Case

Troutman Sanders

The debt purchaser in In re McIntosh argued that because it was enforcing a debt that was not listed correctly on the debtor’s bankruptcy schedules, it was entitled to assume the debt had not been discharged. As background, in 2002, the debtor and her then-spouse jointly filed a “no asset” Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition.

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Another Bankruptcy Court Weighs in on Postpetition Interest

PBWT

Cuker Interactive, LLC filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition on December 13, 2018, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California. 1998), wherein a Bankruptcy Appellate Panel likewise held that solvent debtors must pay postpetition interest to unsecured creditors at the federal judgment rate. [8]

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What Should Construction Contractors Do When a Property Owner Files For Bankruptcy?

Jimerson Firm

A construction project to a screeching halt when a property owner files for bankruptcy, creating a serious risk of substantial losses for the contractor, as well as subcontractors and suppliers. What Happens When a Property Owner Files for Bankruptcy? The Impact of Bankruptcy on the Construction Contract. See 11 U.S.C. §

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Solvent Debtors Must pay the Contractual Post-Petition Interest Rate on Unimpaired Claims

ABI

John's University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff In In re PG&E Corp. , the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that solvent-debtors are required to pay unimpaired creditors their bargained for post-petition interest rate. [1] 1] In January 2019, PG&E Corp.

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Bankruptcy Chapter 7 vs 13: Which Is The Best Option?

Debt Free Colorado

Are you considering bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a challenging, life-altering experience. . If you are considering consulting with an attorney about your debt-relief options, it is essential to remember that each type of bankruptcy comes with its advantages and disadvantages. . Advantages of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

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All in a Day’s Work. Belk Achieves Confirmation of Pre-Packaged Plan in Record Time

PBWT

. – a North Carolina-based department store chain – and its affiliates filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Less than 24 hours later, Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas entered an order confirming Belk’s Chapter 11 plan.

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Court May Dismiss a Chapter 11 Case Filed in Bad Faith

ABI

1] Facing litigation by, among others, the Attorney General for the State of New York, the National Rifle Association and an affiliate filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in Texas. [2] a money judgment. of Unsecured Creditors v. Tags: Bankruptcy Litigation 2021). . [2]