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SCOTUS: Bankruptcy Doesn't Erase Debts Incurred by the Fraud of Another

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The United States Supreme Court recently answered the question of whether a debtor in bankruptcy can discharge a debt resulting from another person’s fraud, even if the debtor is not aware of the fraud. On February 22, 2023,...more

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Washington Bankruptcy Court Approves Chapter 11 Plan Exculpation and Release Provisions

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There is longstanding controversy concerning the validity of release and exculpation provisions in non-asbestos trust chapter 11 plans that limit the potential exposure of various parties involved in the process of...more

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Equitable Liens: No Mortgage Does Not Necessarily Mean No Lien

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Marcum v. Marcum (In re Marcum), 508 B.R. 499 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2014) – A creditor made two prepetition loans to a chapter 13 debtor for payment of delinquent real estate taxes. The loans were supposed to be secured by...more

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