For purposes of lien avoidance under section 522(f), the debtor was able to claim a homestead exemption in the amount of the California exemption in effect at the time of his bankruptcy petition, despite California law that fixed the exemption amount at the time of lien creation. Barclay v. Boskoski (In re Boskoski), No. 22-55098 (9th Cir. Nov. 14, 2022). [Read more…] about Exemption Amount in Lien Avoidance Action
Burnett v. Stewart Title, No. 10-20250 (5th Cir.)
Type: Amicus
Date: June 21, 2010
Description: Whether section 525(b) permits denial of employment to prospective employee on basis of bankruptcy.
Result: Affirmed. Debtor lost.
Rea v. Federated Investors, No. 10-1440 (3rd Cir.)
Type: Amicus
Date: August 25, 2010
Description: Whether section 525(b) permits denial of employment on the basis of bankruptcy.
Result: Affirmed 627 F.3d 937 (3d Cir. 2010). Debtor lost.
Burnett v. Stewart Title, Inc., No. 10-20250 (5th Cir. 2010)
Type: Amicus
Date: June 21, 2010
Description: Whether § 525(b) prohibits discrimination against prospective employees based on the employees’ status as bankruptcy debtors.
Result: Debtor lost. 635 F.3d 169 (5th Cir. 2011).