Christina V Paradowski

Christina V Paradowski

November 19, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Attorneys for Gamblers Beware—Bankruptcy May Not Solve Your Clients' Problems

With the increase and proliferation of Native American and other casinos, as well as the advent of internet sports gambling, many of those suffering substantial losses are turning to a bankruptcy filing in order to obtain a "fresh start" by filing a Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy proceeding.

By Charles M. Tatelbaum and Christina V. Paradowski

5 minute read

September 14, 2021 | Daily Business Review

An Unconditional and Irrevocable Personal Guaranty Not Always the Case When a Bankruptcy Court Is Involved

On Aug. 19, the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin issued a decision that serves as a warning and a reminder for business and individuals alike who obtain personal guarantees as part of their business dealings. Indeed, an unconditional, absolute and irrevocable personal guaranty may not be so after all.

By Charles M. Tatelbaum and Christina V. Paradowski

5 minute read

July 08, 2021 | Daily Business Review

An Alert to Attorneys, Receivers and Trustees: Immunity From Suit May be Terminated Once the Case Has Closed

The so-called Barton doctrine has since been expanded to also include bankruptcy trustees and other fiduciaries, but a recent ruling by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has dramatically curtailed its lifespan.

By Charles M. Tatelbaum and Christina V. Paradowski

6 minute read

September 29, 2020 | Daily Business Review

A Changing Tide in the Bankruptcy Discharge of Certain Student Loan Debt

On Aug. 31, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued its opinion in In re McDaniel, Case No. 18-1445, representing a significant departure from the generalized belief that student loan debts cannot be discharged in bankruptcy, and which, if followed by other circuit courts, could have a dramatic impact on bankruptcy law and its current practice.

By Charles M. Tatelbaum, Christina V. Paradowski and Brittany L. Hynes

5 minute read

December 08, 2016 | Daily Business Review

She Who Ordered It, Enforces It — Bankruptcy Discharges Are Unique

A federal appeals court rules only bankruptcy courts can enforce compliance with discharge injunctions, write attorneys Annette Urena Tucker and Christina V. Paradowski .

By Commentary by Annette Urena Tucker and Christina V. Paradowski

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