Is your Retirement Plan Exempt from Creditors in Bankruptcy?
Usually, I wouldn’t reference a case from Chicago because we practice here in New England, which is the First Circuit… Read More »
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Be careful what you disclose… or don’t disclose.
In an unusual Massachusetts Appeals Court case involving a bankruptcy case filed by one of the litigants, the Appeals Court… Read More »
Avoiding a Foreclosure Sale in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently issued an opinion in an appeal from the Bankruptcy Court… Read More »
The Defendant (or Plaintiff) should pay your Legal Fees!
A question that is asked by almost every litigation client is “can I get the other side to pay my… Read More »
Preserving Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Bankruptcy
A mechanic’s lien (called a construction lien in some states) is a powerful tool for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and virtually… Read More »
USSC Reverses First Circuit and holds PROMESA does not abrogate the Board’s Sovereign Immunity
Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico v. Centro De Periodismo Investigativo, Inc. Docket: 22-96 Opinion Date: May 11,… Read More »
Can the Government keep tax foreclosure surplus?
Tyler vs Hennepin County, 22-166 (U.S.S.C., Oral Argument Held April 26, 2023) To resolve a split of circuits, the Supreme… Read More »
Another Court Holds that Debts of Corporate Sub V Debtors Can’t Be Nondischargeable
ABI, APRIL 20, 2023 Contrary to the Fourth Circuit, five bankruptcy courts have now held there’s no such thing as… Read More »
NH Supreme Court Rules Pandemic Shutdowns Don’t Qualify for Municipal Tax Abatements
Clearview Realty Ventures, LLC v. City of Laconia; et al. New Hampshire Supreme Court Docket: 2022-0196 Opinion Date: April 18,… Read More »
The First Circuit upholds Arbitration Award in International Distribution Contract Dispute
The First circuit upholds arbitration award in international contract dispute. In Ribadeneira v New Balance Athletics, Inc. (U.S.C.A. No. 21-1831,… Read More »
