By Hon. Brian Lynch, Bankruptcy Judge, WAWB “[T]he bankruptcy court has a duty to review fee applications, notwithstanding the absence of objections by the United States trustee (“UST”), creditors, or any other interested party….” In re Busy Beaver Bldg. Ctrs., Inc., 19 F.3d 833, 841 (3d Cir. 1994). In Chapter 13 cases this role is critical because in this judge’s...
Cases That Caught My Eye
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By John Gustafson, Chapter 13 Trustee for the Northern District of Ohio, Western Division
More cases have caught my eye for Cases That Caught My Eye! It’s getting too cold for the beach, so feel free to print this out as bathroom reading.
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In Leitch, the Eight Circuit BAP held that Health Savings Accounts (“HSAs”) are not exempt under the Bankruptcy Code’s federal exemptions. See, Leitch v. Christians (In re Leitch), 494 B.R. 918 (8th Cir. BAP 2013). And, it appears they are not exempt under the laws of most states . . .
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