Increased U.S. Trustee Fees Stick to ‘Revolvers’ but Not to Pending Cases
Seventh Circuit reverses and imposes the U.S. Trustee fee on ‘revolver sweeps,’ but Judge Huennekens rules that the fee increase violates two clauses in the Constitution.
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Fifth Circuit Facilitates ‘No Money Down’ Chapter 13s
Bankruptcy courts must cooperate before debtors’ counsel are assured of being reimbursed for advancing costs and expenses before filing.
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Benchnotes May 2019
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A Pension Withdrawal Claim Arises Before Withdrawal Occurs, Manhattan Judge Says
Bankruptcy Judge Wiles politely says that the Sixth Circuit reached the correct result for the wrong reason.
Statute of Limitations Wasn’t Tolled During Bankruptcy, Sixth Circuit Rules
Sanctions weren’t justified for attempting to collect a time-barred tax claim.
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Another Court Strikes Down Higher U.S. Trustee Fees in Some Cases
A crisis befalls smaller companies that can’t afford the huge increase in U.S. Trustee fees.