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Trawick, In re

Ruling
Court questioned use of complex fee structure for auctioneer on $13K vehicle sale, citing inconsistencies and excessive commission. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Awards to Trustees, Examiners or Professional Persons.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-006

BSA, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court upheld fee applications of professionals in Boy Scouts case over objections by the United States Trustee. (Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-005

CLST Enters., LLC, In re

Ruling
Court reduced debtor’s attorneys’ compensation due to late retainer disclosure and excessive fee application preparation. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-004

Mooers, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy Court approved the attorney's fees despite concerns as the voluntary reduction taken by counsel exceeds what would have been necessary to address concerns about pre- bankruptcy services and high hourly rates. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-080

Falatico-Brodock, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s attorney’s fees substantially reduced given filing of barebones petition, failure to file a timely Subchapter V plan and deficiencies in billing entries. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-027

Staker, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 trustee could receive compensation for services that provided an identifiable benefit to the bankruptcy estate despite conversion to Chapter 13 prior to any payments or turnover to creditors. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Awards to Trustees, Examiners or Professional Persons.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-028

Enviva Pellets Epes Holdings, In re

Ruling
Fees for special counsel reduced due to substantial time spent on employment and fee applications, including review of time entries for work that was not compensable. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-004

GBG Ranch, Ltd., In re--Benavidez-Hunt v. G.B.G. Ranch, Ltd.

Ruling
Court reduced attorneys’ fees for block billing, vague entries, unnecessary duplication, clerical or administrative tasks and time spent on services not reasonably likely to benefit the estate. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-003

Home Bldg. Corp., In re

Ruling
Fee petition denied where the debtor's counsel did not provide services that were reasonably likely to benefit the estate and the case was filed solely to delay secured creditor. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 17, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-053

Dovgal Enters., LLC, In re

Ruling
Reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses allowed absent objection. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 15, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-052