U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Aug 5, 2013

US Bankruptcy Court proposes amendments

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court is proposing to amend or delete 39 local rules, forms and appendices, as well as add three new rules.

Jul 3, 2013

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.

Sep 14, 2012

Legal Aid Society luncheon (PHOTOS)

The Legal Aid Society hosted its 96th anniversary luncheon Sept. 6 at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee. Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen was the event’s principal speaker, and remarks also were made by Peter Stone, of Foley & Lardner LLP, and Marina D[...]

Jan 3, 2012

Bankruptcy judges, lawyers frustrated by ‘Stern’ ruling

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Barbara Houser’s job is a lot harder than it used to be, and she is not afraid to admit it.

Nov 21, 2011

Attorney sanction not excessive, rules Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court did not abuse its discretion in imposing sanctions in the amount of $9,000 against a debtor’s attorney for violating Bankruptcy Rule 9011 by advancing arguments not warranted by fact or law, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel has ruled.

Jul 26, 2011

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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