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§ 157(b)(2)(A)

Certain Underwriters at Lloyds, Syndicates 2623/623 v. GACN, Inc. (In re GACN, Inc.)

Ruling
Bankruptcy court erred in holding that declaratory judgment action was a core proceeding.(B.A.P. 9th Cir.)
Issue(s)
For purposes of determining whether debtor's declaratory relief action was a "core" proceeding, whether the action so "inextricably connected" to the debtor-in-possession's efforts to administer its estate that the action could be said to "arise in

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Court :
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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 25, 2016 , LexisNexis #0916-104

Rock Airport of Pittsburgh LLC v. Management Sci. Assocs.

Ruling
Adversary proceeding for resolution of consent order requiring easement encumbering debtor's estate was a core proceeding.
Issue(s)
Did bankruptcy court abuse its discretion by entering order in dispute over easement encumbering debtor's estate?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 11, 2014 , LexisNexis #0914-134

Moore Kershner LLC v. Moore Steele LLC

Ruling
Action between debtor's current and former attorneys dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Procedural posture

Movant, a law firm that was the previous counsel of record for debtors in nine cases, filed a motion for omnibus relief against nonmovant, the successor law firm of record and the individual attorney who had been previously been a member of the former firm and had become a member of the latter firm. Pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 105(a), the dispute was consolidated for resolution in one miscellaneous proceeding.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2009 , LexisNexis #0609-025