host posted on July 06, 2011 11:10
In In re Schafer, No. 11-1340 (6th Cir.) NACBA filed an amicus brief addressing the constitutionality of Michigan’s bankruptcy specific exemption scheme. NACBA’s brief argues that section 522(b)(3)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code permits the states to enact whatever exemption laws deemed appropriate without regard to whether those laws are limited to bankruptcy debtors or applicable to all debtors in the state. Joining in the amicus brief were the National Consumer Law Center, Legal Services Association of Michigan, The Michigan Poverty Law Program and the Council of the Consumer Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Schafer 6th NACBA amicus.pdf