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Camara, In re

Ruling
Constructive trust imposed on debtor's partner’s interest in debtor’s real property as evidenced by “equal ownership agreement” would prevent debtor’s unjust enrichment. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Estate Acquires Same Interest Held by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-091

Diocese of Buffalo, In re

Ruling
Court barred debtor from using restricted seminary sale proceeds for bankruptcy settlement as funds were donated for permanent seminary use. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Restrictions Voided; Restrictions on Transfer of Interests in Trusts Unaffected.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-066

Gomez v. Kokoszka

Ruling
Debtor’s claims concerning conduct occurring prior to debtor's petition filing were property of the estate. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-092

Stutsman, In re

Ruling
Court ruled settlement funds from legal malpractice claim were property of the estate as they were not exempt compensation and no valid trust excluded them from bankruptcy. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 02, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-064

Levine, In re--Fluharty v. Phila. Indem. Co.

Ruling
Trustee for company that was a debtor in another case lacked standing to sue D&O insurer directly while the underlying action against debtor CEO was ongoing as the company was not a first-party insured. (4th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #0425-089

Sticky Holsters, Inc., In re

Ruling
Creditor had a direct claim to his share of payments, characterized by debtor as distributions, stemming from the debtor's breach of fiduciary duty. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-088

Shoulders, In re

Ruling
Motion to reopen to incorporate property sold at tax sale, but allegedly redeemed by debtor, as property of the estate denied absent proof of any redemption. (Bankr. N.D. Ala.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 11, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-069

United Tax Grp., LLC, In re--Allerand Cap., LLC v. Miller

Ruling
Funds escheated to state division of unclaimed property were property of the estate as they were likely based onpre-petition payments by the debtor. (Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 20, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-019

Marrero Nuñez, In re

Ruling
Funds garnished pre-petition to satisfy a final judgment in favor of Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito de Arecibo were not property of the bankruptcy estate. (Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 01, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-058

BDC Grp., Inc., In re

Ruling
Creditor's lien on general intangibles did not extend to post-petition avoidance proceedings. (Bankr. N.D. Iowa)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 10, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-061