January, 2022

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US Trustee Quarterly Fees Reassessed by 2017 Amendment are not Unconstitutional

ABI

In 2017, Congress enacted certain amendments (the “2017 Amendment”) that increased the quarterly fees to be paid by debtors to the Office of the United States Trustee in larger cases pending under Chapter 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). [1] John’s University School of Law. 3] In Siegel v. 3] In Siegel v.

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Structured Dismissals of Chapter 11 Cases May Be Possible

ABI

In 2017, the United States Supreme Court addressed the possibility of such a “structured dismissal,” [1] and held that structured dismissals that do not violate the “basic priority rules” are permissible. [2] 973, 979 (2017). [2] 2017) at 984 (quoting H.R. 11]. Trustee and approve the KG’s request. [13] 1] Czyzewski v.

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FAQs Spell Out Employer-Sponsored Health Plan Requirements for Reimbursing Over the Counter COVID Tests Effective as of January 15, 2022

Fraser

These and other explanations of coverage requirements for OTC COVID-19 testing are addressed in guidance issued in a “ Frequently Asked Questions ” format on January 10, 2022. No cost sharing (such as deductibles), prior authorization or other medical management requirements can apply.

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Debtor Allowed to Make Voluntary Contributions to Retirement Fund While Repaying Creditors

ABI

16-CV-62900, 2017 WL 4348897, at *8 (S.D. 29, 2017). [13] . § 1325(b), which provides that, “if the trustee or the holder of an allowed unsecured claim objects, the debtor must either pay all allowed claims in full or the plan must provide that ‘all of the debtor’s projected disposable income’ be devoted to the Chapter 13 plan.” [7]

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Navient Settles with State AG Coalition Over Alleged Unfair, Deceptive, and Abusive Student Loan Origination and Servicing Practices

Troutman Sanders

14, 2022 10:17 AM). 2017-CH-00761 (Cook Cty. 18, 2017); Complaint ¶¶ 9.1-9.5., 18, 2017). [4] . & Loan , 897 N.E.2d 3] Common Questions , Navient AG Settlement, [link] (last visited Jan. See also Complaint ¶¶ 133, 148-215, 468(a), Illinois v. Navient Corp. , Chancery Div. Washington v. Navient Corp. , 20-1954 (Aug.

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“All Commercial Tort Claims” is Insufficient Description to Perfect a Security Interest

ABI

2] On September 15, 2017, Aerogroup filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) with the Delaware Bankruptcy Court. [3] 10] Because Polk did not have a perfected security interest in the D&O claims, it therefore has no standing to assert them. [11].

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Post-Confirmation, Pre-Effective Date Administrative Expense Claims are Subject to Bar Date

ABI

1] In March 2017, Westinghouse Electric Co., 1] In March 2017, Westinghouse Electric Co., Westinghouse Electric Co., LLC , the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that sections 503 and 1141 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) authorize bankruptcy courts to set deadlines (i.e., 1] Ellis v.