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Homaidan v. Sallie Mae: Second Circuit Interprets 11 U.S.C. §523(a)(8)(A)(ii) for Dischargeability of Private Student Loans
Posted on by Megan McLachlan
On July 15, 2021, the Second Circuit issued its ruling in Homaidan v. Sallie Mae, Navient Solutions, LLC, which essentially reviewed and interpreted 11 U.S.C. §523(a)(8)(A)(ii) to determine that private …
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R. 1319: What’s In This Comprehensive Bill?
Posted on by Megan McLachlan
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R. 1319 is a comprehensive bill that provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the …
What to Know About Section 541 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021
Posted on by Megan McLachlan
By Keila Estevez Associate, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Keri Ebeck, Esq. Partner at Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021[1] (the “Appropriations Act”) was enacted. The Appropriations …
Temporary Amendment in the Consolidated Appropriations Act Provides for Improved Treatment of Entities Paying Customs Duties through December 27, 2021
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By Sarah E. Wenrich, Esq. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Keri P. Ebeck, Esq. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Partner On December 27, 2021, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (the “CAA”) made various temporary …
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 Expands Protection for Consumer Debtors
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By Lara Martin Associate, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Keri Ebeck Partner, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. The recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (“CCA 2021”) affects many provisions of the bankruptcy code, including a …
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”) and PPP Loan Eligibility
Posted on by Megan McLachlan
Mark Lindsay, Esq. Partner at Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. On December 22, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020. The CAA …
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) Amends 11 U.S.C. §1328- Discharge of Debts
Posted on by Megan McLachlan
Keri Ebeck, Esq. Partner at Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. On December 22, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”), which was signed into law by the President on December 27, …
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Amends Bankruptcy Code to Assist Commercial Tenants
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By Salene Mazur Kraemer Partner, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. It’s an understatement to say that COVID-19 has caused “global shock.” Everything the virus touches has been marked by uncertainty, whether it comes to …
Chicago v. Fulton: Everything You Need to Know about the January 2021 SCOTUS Decision
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By Jeffrey C. Toole Partner, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Under Section 362(a)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code, the filing of a bankruptcy petition automatically operates as a “stay” applicable to all entities of “any …