Bankruptcy Court judges split over state tax dischargeability
Lawyers say a split in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court over whether tax liability from late-filed state income tax returns are dischargeable in bankruptcy is creating uncertainty and making it difficult to advise debtors on how to proceed.
Bankruptcy filings continue decline in 2012
In a continuation of the downward trend that began in 2011, bankruptcy filings in federal courts declined during calendar year 2012, according to data released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
New Dept. of Labor rule would speed retirement payments from bankrupt firms
A new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor would make it easier for trustees of companies in Chapter 7 bankruptcy to distribute assets from its retirement plans.
3rd Circuit: Bankruptcy trustee must return money upon conversion
A bankruptcy trustee was required to return money acquired post-petition upon the conversion of the debtor’s plan from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7, the 3rd Circuit has ruled in affirming judgment.
Kenosha lawyer charged with conspiring to commit bankruptcy fraud
Federal prosecutors in Milwaukee on Tuesday indicted a Kenosha lawyer who allegedly helped launder $95,000 from a bankruptcy court, trustees and creditors.
U.S. Courts: Bankruptcy filings continue to rise
Individual bankruptcy filings continue to rise, according to the latest annual report of bankruptcy statistics from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Bankruptcy filings down in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Bankruptcy filings are down this year in Wisconsin, but experts say it’s too soon to take much comfort in the numbers. U.S. Bankruptcy Court records show filings fell about 8 percent during the first half of the year, compared to the same period last year. About 14,700 bankruptcies were filed through […]
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