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Giving Up Your Tax Refund To Keep It: Tax Prepayment In The Context Of The Bankruptcy Estate, C. D. Bradley Jan 2012

Giving Up Your Tax Refund To Keep It: Tax Prepayment In The Context Of The Bankruptcy Estate, C. D. Bradley

Kentucky Law Journal

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Gebhart V. Gaughan: Clarifying The Homestead Exemption As To Post-Petition Appreciation, Natalie R. Barker Jun 2011

Gebhart V. Gaughan: Clarifying The Homestead Exemption As To Post-Petition Appreciation, Natalie R. Barker

Golden Gate University Law Review

This case summary begins by discussing the facts and procedural history of the two consolidated appeals in Gebhart. Next, it outlines and reviews the analysis of the Ninth Circuit. Lastly, it concludes by briefly discussing the implications of the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Gebhart.


Through Gritted Teeth And Clenched Jaw: Court-Initiated Sanctions Opinions In Bankruptcy Courts., Nancy B. Rapoport Jan 2010

Through Gritted Teeth And Clenched Jaw: Court-Initiated Sanctions Opinions In Bankruptcy Courts., Nancy B. Rapoport

St. Mary's Law Journal

Bankruptcy courts see too many incompetent bankruptcy lawyers, and the courts have few options for dealing with them. A court can rule against the lawyer, but this strategy punishes the lawyer’s client, who may be an innocent bystander. Alternatively, nothing prohibits a judge from deciding to hand down a sanctions opinion. Sanctions opinions arise when one party makes a request, or the court believes a lawyer’s behavior is serious enough to merit a written order. These instances include flouting the law—either bankruptcy law or the ethical rules—or being unaware of the fundamentals of bankruptcy practice and policy. In the instance …