Be Aware: Maryland Bankruptcy Court Rules That Lender Attorney Fees Related to Routine Notices in Chapter 13 Are Allowable
Kevin R. Feig |
March 2025
In a Maryland Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, In re Cruz, the debtor became concerned about nearly $3,000 in attorney fees accumulated due to mandated Payment Change Notices and Fee Notices related to her home equity line of credit. The Bankruptcy Court ultimately found the fees reasonable but excused the creditor from further notice requirements to prevent additional charges.
Full Article
A Settlement Agreement Related to a Non-dischargeable Debt is Non-dischargeable
Kevin R. Feig |
March 2024
Associate Bankruptcy Attorney, Kevin Feig, discusses non-dischargeable debt and the associated fees.
Full Article
Update on Defending Automatic Stay and Discharge Injunction Violations in Bankruptcy
Craig M. Palik |
November 2022
Principal Attorney Craig Palik discusses the recent update regarding automatic stay and discharge injunction violations as it relates to bankruptcy.
Full Article
Receiver's Obligation to Pay IRS Tax Claims Ahead of All Other Creditors: Abundance of Caution Required
Christopher L. Hamlin |
June 2022
Principal Attorney Chris Hamlin discusses receiver's obligation to pay IRS claims.
Full Article
Update: Fourth Circuit Rules that Non-dischargeability Provisions of Section 523(a) of the Bankruptcy Code Applicable to Corporate Debtors Under Subchapter V of the Small Business Reorganization Act.
Justin P. Fasano |
June 2022
Principal Attorney, Justin Fasano, provides updates on the recent ruling regarding the non-dischargeability provisions of Section 523(a) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Full Article
A Victory for Distressed Employers Facing FLSA Claims
Justin P. Fasano |
March 2022
Attorney Justin Fasano discusses whether FLSA claims for liquidated damages are priority claims that must be paid in full in a Chapter 11 plan.
Full Article
Are the Nondischargeability Provisions of Section 523(a) of the Bankruptcy Code Applicable to Corporate Debtors Under Subchapter V of the Small Business Reorganization Act?
Steven L. Goldberg |
March 2022
Principal Attorney, Steven Goldberg, discusses the changes to the chapter 11 reorganization as a result of Subchapter V and what those changes mean for small businesses, equity owners, and creditors.
Full Article
Mediation— A Great Option with Lower Fees and more Satisfaction for Clients
Janet M. Nesse |
March 2022
The benefits of mediation and how it is useful in varying legal disputes.
Full Article
Take Your Time and Look Before You Leap
Janet M. Nesse |
February 2022
Summary of the how to establish both realistic goals and a road to reach them before filing a Chapter 11 case.
Full Article
Benefits of the Small Business Reorganization Act and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
Justin P. Fasano |
October 2020
Bankruptcy Attorney, Justin P. Fasano, discusses the benefits for filing a Chapter 11, Subchapter 5 Bankruptcy for Small Business owners.
Full Article
