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Cannabis-Related Companies Can’t File Bankruptcy Until Federal Legalization

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Although the use of cannabis has been legalized in approximately 39 states and the District of Columbia¹ , cannabis is still illegal federally and classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. As a...more

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Pre-Pandemic Chapter 13 Defaults Received CARES Act Modification Protection in the Middle District of Alabama

In a notable decision interpreting the March 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Alabama held that Chapter 13 debtors behind on their payments...more

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Arbitration Not Waived in Lawsuit Pending for Two Years

Defendants in a lawsuit didn’t waive their right to arbitrate even after moving to dismiss and answering a complaint, a court held last week. Arbitration wasn’t waived because the defendants hadn’t filed affirmative defenses...more

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Sixth Circuit BAP: Order Denying Motion To Dismiss A Bankruptcy Case Is Not A Final Order

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The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Sixth Circuit recently held that a post-confirmation motion to dismiss a bankruptcy case is not a final order that is immediately appealable. In this case, the appellants filed a...more

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A Friendly Reminder On Credit Reporting: Accounts Discharged in Bankruptcy

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Earlier this week, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee reminded us of an important (and sometimes forgotten) wrinkle to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). In Blanch v. Transunion, the...more

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