By Louis S. Robin
Law Offices of Louis S. Robin
Longmeadow, MA
As we
return from our summer respites (if any of us consider the few moments we may
be able to steal as a summer respite), some discussion of three recent Supreme
Court cases might quicken our return to our the struggles we endure in our
legal practices. They may have some
effect on our practices. I will also
provide some suggestions and comments.
Harris v. Viegelahn
This case provides guidance
regarding payments (usually based upon earnings) to a Chapter 13 trustee for
the plan but not yet distributed, followed by the Chapter 13 case being
converted to Chapter 7. I would suggest
similar guidance applies to Chapter 13 cases which have been dismissed (a
circumstance that is unfortunately common).