The rules for venue for bankruptcy cases are found in 28 U.S.C. § 1408, which provides the following:
Except as provided in section 1410 of this title, a case under title 11 may be commenced in the district court
Georgia Bankruptcy Blog
The Georgia Bankruptcy Blog, published by The Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, focuses on bankruptcy law and related litigation in Georgia. It covers topics such as Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, including issues like discharge complaints, exemptions, cramdowns, and bankruptcy litigation. The blog also addresses business and commercial litigation, real estate and construction disputes, and legal interpretations of bankruptcy statutes and court rulings within the Eleventh Circuit and Georgia state law. It provides updates on case law, procedural rules, and practical implications for individuals and businesses involved in bankruptcy and related legal matters.
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Seventh Annual Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal Symposium
By Sunghee Sohn
The Seventh Annual Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal Symposium will be held on March 4, 2010. The schedule for the event is below. You can register by clicking here.
Symposium Schedule
8:00 am – 8:45 amRegistration and Breakfast…
ND Ga – Creditor Not Entitled To Default Judgment; Responsibilities Of Lawyers
By Sunghee Sohn
Chase Bank USA, N.A. v. Hampson (In re Hampson), 2009 Bankr. LEXIS 3412, Adv No. 09-4059 (Bankr. N.D. GA September 11, 2009) (Bonapfel).
Plaintiff Bank sought an order of nondischargeabilty for cash advances taken by the Debtor within 174 days of…
ND Ga – Chapter 7 Trustee Cannot Sell Avoidance Claims
By Sunghee Sohn
In re McGuirk, 414 B.R. 878 (Bankr. N.D. Ga. August 31, 2009) (Bihary). A creditor approached the Chapter 7 Trustee about purchasing the assets of the Chapter 7 Estate, including the avoidance actions (although the Trustee apparently believed there were no…
Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Seminar 2010
By Sunghee Sohn
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Individual Liability For Unpaid Federal Withholding Taxes
By Sunghee Sohn
It is not uncommon for financially distressed businesses to get behind on payroll taxes, especially when the company does not have a payroll service that handles the payment of all taxes and automatically deducts the full amount from the company’s…
Another Atlanta Developer In Bankruptcy: Miles Properties And Related Entities File Chapter 11 Petitions In Northern District Of Georgia
By Sunghee Sohn
Miles Properties, Inc., and several related entities, have filed Chapter 11 petitions in the Northern District of Georgia on January 8, 2010. The filing entities are listed below. Miles is one of the largest developers and owners of apartment…
Recent Chapter 11 Cases In Northern District Of Georgia
By Sunghee Sohn
Chapter 11 cases filed in December and January, through foreclosure day in January 2010.
Case No.
Related Case Info
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Party Info
Dates
Other Info
09-92434-crm
11
Caribbean Cargo Shipping Inc.
Filed:
12/08/2009
Entered:
12/08/2009
Office: AtlantaAssets: Yes
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M.D. Ga. – Collateral Estoppel For Probate Court Judgment; Defalcation While Acting In Fiduciary Capacity
By Sunghee Sohn
RLI Ins. Co. v. Waters (In re Waters), Adv. No. 09-5014, 2009 Bankr. LEXIS 3865 (Bankr. M.D. Ga. Dec. 7, 2009) (J. Hershner). Debtor was the guardian of his minor son, who was injured in a car accident and received $15,522.74…
Georgia Personal Bankruptcies Rise In 2009
By Sunghee Sohn
Carrie Teegardin of the Atlanta Journal published a story yesterday about the rising rate of personal bankruptcy cases in Georgia for 2009. Click here for the story. It certainly is not a surprise that the numbers are rising, given…