How can bankruptcy trustee’s demand the debtor’s real estate commission from escrows open when the bankruptcy case is filed? Twice this month, I’ve watched debtors and their counsel surprised by the turnover demand of Chapter 7 trustees for the proceeds of a real estate transaction pending when the case commencement, but closing weeks after the…
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New consumer bankruptcy lawyers can find themselves in the courtroom almost as often as they want. Even without taking on the debtor related claims under RESPA, FDCPA, and FCRA, bankruptcy abounds with issues that allow a practitioner to get motion and trial experience. While the article is dated, the theme of the 2002 ABA article…
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