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Ho Wan Kwok, In re--Despins v. Defeng Cao

Ruling
Debtor was the beneficial owner of motorcycles, which were therefore property of the estate post-petition transfer of title. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Liability of Transferee of Avoided Transfer.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-037

Sakon, In re

Ruling
Confidentiality agreement was not an executory contract where debtor would have fully performed its part of the agreement prior to the petition date. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases; Trustee's Right to Assume or Reject.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-005

Embler, In re

Ruling
Court ordered attorney's fee disgorged as unreasonable due to failure to perform promisedservices in no asset case. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys; Excessive Compensation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-026

BYJU's Alpha, Inc., In re

Ruling
Court denied motion to dismiss Chapter 11 petition as it was filed in good faith to serve avalid bankruptcy purpose. (Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 08, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-036

Kwok, In re--Despins v. Greenwich Land, LLC

Ruling
United States trustee was entitled to summary judgment on a turnover claim as the property ofthe bankruptcy estate included the property of a corporate entity that was the debtor's alterego under Delaware law. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate; Delivery of Property to Trustee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 02, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-013

Allen, In re--Rescia v. EasyKnock, Inc.

Ruling
Court denied dismissal of Chapter 7 trustee's fraudulent transfer claim challenging residentialsale-leaseback transaction, finding plausible allegations of transfer for less than reasonablyequivalent value while insolvent. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 10, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-038

Fam. Purchases, LLC, In re

Ruling
Chapter 11 case dismissed due to debtor's failure to file required documents, secure counsel,and lack of likelihood of proposing a confirmable plan. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 17, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-064

Smith, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court did not have jurisdiction under the Rooker-Feldman doctrine to changeforeclosure judgment if debtor’s case was reopened. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 13, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-082

Mitchell, In re

Ruling
Stay pending appeal of dismissal of Chapter 13 case denied as debtors did not demonstrate apossibility of success on the merits. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Stay Pending Appeal; Bonds; Suspension of Proceedings.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 07, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-050

Mitchell, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 case was subject to dismissal for cause due to debtors' lack of good faith. (Bankr. D.Conn.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 01, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-023