Parker, HOA, and Sanctions – Multiple Thrills to a Bankruptcy Lawyer’s Heart • NACTT Academy

Parker, HOA, and Sanctions – Multiple Thrills to a Bankruptcy Lawyer’s Heart

By Cathy Moran, Esq., (Redwood City, CA)

I don't know just what makes Parker such a treat for me, but it delivers multiple thrills to my bankruptcy lawyer heart.

It's a stay violation case with a BIG sanctions award.

It's a clearly, simply written opinion that lays out the circuit law on multiple issues.

It hits hard at HOA hubris.

It analyzes when a claim arises.

It looks at surrender and vesting, mysteries near and dear to my heart.

And it's . . .

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