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Millennium Lab Holdings II, LLC, In re--Kirschner v. J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Ruling
Good faith is just one part of the statutory defense to avoidance and the defendants did not cite any authority for a separate “reasonable good faith” defense. (Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Validity of Transfers to Good Faith Purchasers for Value.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 27, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-093

Imerys Talc Am., In re

Ruling
Separate future claims representative required for Italian talc debtor to protect global claimants due to international talc sales and distinct claimant pool from North American talc debtors. (Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Supplemental Injunctions in Chapter 11 Proceedings.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 05, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-040

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

Goli Nutrition, Inc., In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court refused to approve a proposed stock sale transaction as the issuance of stockin a debtor company was not a sale transaction. (Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 23, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-084

NVN Liquidation, Inc.

Ruling
Application for payment of certain fees and expenses as a substantial contribution in theNovan Inc. bankruptcy case was denied as the holding company did not meet the standard forapproval of a substantial contribution claim. (Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Administrative Expenses; Types of Expenses Allowed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 08, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-085

SureFunding, LLC, In re

Ruling
Claim for repayment of retainers paid for debtor via third-party loan not approved by thecourt was entitled to administrative expense priority due to compelling circumstances. (Bankr.D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Obtaining Credit; Authorization After Notice and Hearing.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 03, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-031

BSA, In re

Ruling
Creditors did not meet their burden to prove entitlement to an administrative expense claim.(Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Administrative Expenses; Types of Expenses Allowed; Compensation for

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 05, 2023 , LexisNexis #0224-008

BSA, In re--Washburn v. BSA

Ruling
Proceeding claiming conspiracy in proposal of Chapter 11 plan was barred by the preclusiveeffect of the confirmation order. (Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Requirements; Plan Proposed in Good Faith.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 20, 2023 , LexisNexis #1223-095

Merchant, In re

Ruling
Sale of certain property of the estate and a compromise in division of sale proceeds was authorized as relief requested in the motion was in the best interests of the debtor's estate, its creditors, and other parties in interest. (Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property; Notice and Hearing.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 17, 2023 , LexisNexis #0423-057

GUE Liquidation Cos., In re

Ruling
Liquidation trust was not entitled to an order granting it rights to debtors' tax refunds. (Bankr.D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Tax Liability.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 17, 2022 , LexisNexis #1022-053