Summarized by Elizabeth Gunn , United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Columbia
10 years 5 months ago
Citation:
Arenas v. U.S. Trustee (In re Arenas), Case No. CO-14-046 (10th Cir. B.A.P. Aug. 21, 2015)
Ruling:
A debtor engaged in the marijuana business legally under state law, but in violation of federal law, cannot obtain relief in the federal bankruptcy court. Engaging in federal criminal conduct...
Summarized by Mazyar Hedayat , M. Hedayat & Associates, PC
10 years 6 months ago
Citation:
15-1416
Ruling:
The 7th Circuit found that the phrase “for cause” as used in the Bankruptcy Code embraces conduct that, even if not a violation of required procedures, avoids repayment of a debt without an...
Miller v. U.S. Trustee (In re Miller), BAP No. WY-14-002 (October 8, 2014)
Ruling:
For purposes of Chapter 7 eligibility, the means test under 11 USC 707(b) and 101(10A) requires calculation of all income received by a debtor in the six month look back period, rather than just...
