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Teston, In re--Teston v. Univ. Sys. of Md.

Ruling
Student, not the university, was the initial transferee of tuition funds paid during a periodwhere the payments were refundable and therefore the university had a good faith defense toavoidance. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 03, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-065

Final Analysis, Inc., In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 trustee's special counsel ordered to disgorge fees related to matter on which counselfailed to meet disclosure obligations. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Services Rendered by Member or Associate of

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 31, 2022 , LexisNexis #0522-099

Creative Hairdressers, Inc., In re

Ruling
Employer shared responsibility payment was an excise tax entitled to priority as it was aninvoluntary burden imposed by Congress. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Priorities; Order of Priorities; Unsecured Governmental Claims; Excise Tax.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 03, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-081

Family Friendly Contr. LLC, In re--Lyons v. Fam. Friendly Contr. LLC

Ruling
Chapter 11 debtor was eligible to be a debtor under Subchapter V as the debts arose fromcommercial or business activities of the debtor. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Definitions; Debtor; Persons Included.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 26, 2021 , LexisNexis #1221-066

TSC Dorsey Run Road-Jessup, LLC, In re

Ruling
Settlement of claims of improper withdrawal of debtor in possession’s funds approved asconsistent with terms anticipated by Chapter 11 plan. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan; Mandatory Provisions.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 22, 2020 , LexisNexis #1120-017

Parking Mgmt., In re

Ruling
Debtor was eligible to proceed under Subchapter V as lease rejection and Payroll ProtectionProgram claims were contingent and not considered in the debt limit determination. (Bankr. D.Md.)
Issue(s)
Definitions; Debtor; Persons Included

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 28, 2020 , LexisNexis #1020-043

Palazzo, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over Chapter 13 debtor's adversaryproceeding claiming violations of state consumer debt collection and consumer protectionacts. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings; Proceedings Arising Under or Arising In

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 13, 2020 , LexisNexis #0422-093

iThrive Health, LLC, In re--iThrive Health, LLC v. Carranza

Ruling
Preliminary injunction against SBA Administrator for discriminating against debtor by excluding from Payroll Protection Program denied due to Fourth Circuit precedent. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Protection Against Discriminatory Treatment; Discrimination by Governmental Unit.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 08, 2020 , LexisNexis #0720-090

Redox Power Sys., LLC, In re

Ruling
Chapter 11 plan confirmed as the debtor submitted a 12-month projection that showed itwould be able to service its obligations and remain viable. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Requirements.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 05, 2019 , LexisNexis #0519-021

Browne, In re

Ruling
Trustee's objection sustained as debtor's interest immediately before the commencement ofthe case was not exempt from process by the IRS to the extent of a tax claim. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Choice Between Federal and State Law; Alternative Exemptions;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 12, 2018 , LexisNexis #0119-071