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Higgins, In re

Ruling
Debtor's transfer of property to his wife without adherence to § 363's notice requirement didnot render the transfer void ab initio. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Postpetition Transactions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 03, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-016

Sacks Weston LLC, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy case dismissed due to continuing losses, inability to reorganize timely, and lack ofviable business continuity plan after attorney's retirement. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-063

Uku, In re--Knoll v. Uku

Ruling
Plaintiff was not entitled to summary judgment with respect to adversary proceeding as themere fact that a state court found a breach of fiduciary duty was insufficient to meet plaintiff'sthreshold burden. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 24, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-089

Huyck, In re

Ruling
Cause did not exist to remove the trustee as he properly performed his duties and his behaviortoward the debtors was not improper or abusive in any manner. (Bankr. E.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Removal of Trustee or Examiner.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 29, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-078

Gibson, In re--Townson v. Sheppard

Ruling
Attorney and law firm were properly sanctioned due to inadequate disclosures. (Bankr. S.D.Ga.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys; Attorney Must File Statement of Compensation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 27, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-052

Iacovazzi, In re--SnowWolf v. Iacovazzi

Ruling
Plaintiff failed to state a claim because plaintiff did not make any specific factual allegationsregarding defendant's fraudulent conduct or what fraudulent pretenses or representationswere made. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 22, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-063

Higgins, In re

Ruling
Judgment creditor failed to prove that the debtor filed the Chapter 13 case in bad faith wherethe judgment had not been discharged in the first bankruptcy case due to the debtor's failureto list the claim. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-093

Smith-Freeman, In re

Ruling
Court determined that sanction should be a further reduction of compensation of $1,000 percase as a result of the attorneys' continuous and repetitive failure to comply with the rules andregulations. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursements of Expenses.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 24, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-072

Stream TV Networks, Inc., In re

Ruling
Appointment of a Chapter 11 trustee to evaluate the debtors' operations, prospects, and abilityto successfully reorganize was in the best interests of creditors and the estate. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 05, 2024 , LexisNexis #0224-094

Billig, In re

Ruling
Creditor's proof of claim was disallowed in part as the debtors' testimony was deemed morecredible than that of the creditor. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Objections.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 03, 2024 , LexisNexis #0224-081