Padgett Bankruptcy Blog

Bankruptcy news and updates for creditors. 

 

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BK Alert: Maryland Local Rule Change

Background: Effective December 1, 2025, the District of Maryland updated its Local Bankruptcy Rules related to Proofs of Claim (POCs). LBR 3002-2 has been added to address joint debtors in a bankruptcy, and whether a creditor’s claim is against one...

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FRBP 3002.1 Changes Effective December 1, 2025

Effective December 1, 2025, a few changes to FRBP 3002.1 which impact Creditors will go into effect. The primary focus of the changes this year is to...

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Padgett Wins in Florida Bankruptcy Court

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Padgett Win: Bankruptcy Court Affirms Debtor Cannot Modify Plan

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida solidified that a debtor is unable to modify a plan and vacate a confirmation...

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Padgett Bankruptcy Case Law Update - Washington State

Bankruptcy Stay No Shield for Rule 11 Sanctions in Washington

In the case of Nguyen v. Quality Loan Service Corp., 562 P.3d 384 (attached), the Washington Court of Appeals determined that a debtor's bankruptcy...

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The Nuances of Notice: A Florida Court Clarifies

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The Nuances of Notice: A Florida Court Clarifies

A Florida Bankruptcy Court clarifies the notice requirements under Rule 3002 On April 10, 2025, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern...

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Padgett Bankruptcy Process Update

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Navigating Online Access in Bankruptcy

Key Lessons from Klemkowski v. CitiMortgage, Inc. On October 30, 2024, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland issued a decision in...

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