Check out Michael Fuller's blog entry on the Ninth Circuit's decision in In re Mwangi. There, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a controversial practice employed by Wells Fargo whereby it freezes debtor's bank accounts when they file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The practice can put individuals in a helpless position, particularly when they need access to their accounts to pay for food, gas, and utilities following the filing of their Chapter 7 cases.
Underdog Law Blog: Wells Fargo Gets Free Pass in 9th Cir. Bankruptcy
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