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Failure of an employer to comply with the terms of a payroll deduction order justifies a finding of contempt and the award of costs, attorney’s fees, and potential referral for criminal action.

“ . . . creditor couldn’t fetch a break. . . . Court first found that the state court judgment was void because it was entered after the discharge order. . . . also found the creditor in contempt of the discharge injunction.”

When a person sells goods for the account of the owner and thereafter does not pay the owner, is the debt discharged under the bankruptcy law at the time? Yep.

“Although exemptions are meant to be interpreted liberally; this issue may become increasingly complex with the rise of remote work such as traveling nurses.”

It is appropriate that the title of this article is based on the lyrics from Dire Straits’ biggest hit, since that is where many below-median debtors find themselves – in dire straits.

The Academy’s webinar on the expense side of the means test produced more questions than time allowed to answer. Here are a few more answers (or admonitions).

The Circuit Executive for the Sixth Circuit announces that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has selected Douglas L. Lutz as Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Bankruptcy Judge Tracey N. Wise. He took the oath of office on April 19, 2024.

By highlighting Judge Stephen Johnson's rulings and insights, Hayes brings readers an analysis of the definition of what consumer debt is . . . and is not.

Even when the contentions against a debtor spouse sound in fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, or intentional tort, the claims of the debtor’s spouse survive a Chapter 7 discharge.

Judge Deborah Thorne, NDIL, and Judge Kathy Surratt-States, EDMO, on behalf of the NCBJ’s DEI Committee, have written two articles about some of judicial firsts.