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Bronikowski, In re

Ruling
Female debtor did not need to use an exemption to protect it from the trustee becauseanticipated bonus is not property of the estate. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 16, 2017 , LexisNexis #0717-073

Tillman, In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss denied where debtor was allowed to satisfy credit counseling requirement on the same day her bankruptcy case commenced. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Mandatory Credit Counseling.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 08, 2017 , LexisNexis #0417-032

Cole, In re--Cole v. James B. Nutter & Co.

Ruling
Pro se chapter 13 debtors were bound by the court's order dismissing their action because they have expressly, knowingly, and voluntarily consented to the court's final adjudication. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Title 11 Cases and Core Proceedings; Core Proceedings.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 06, 2017 , LexisNexis #0317-053

Cole v. James B. Nutter & Co. (In re Cole)

Ruling
Debtors did not have a standing to bring claims without the trustee and trustee may not bejoined to cure debtor's problem with standing. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Proceedings Related to Bankruptcy; Authority to Hear.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 05, 2017 , LexisNexis #0217-048

Providence Real Estate Ventures, LLC v. Great Circle Capital, LLC (In re GCC-Chase, LLC)

Ruling
Reference of adversary proceeding withdrawn for limited purpose of allowing mediation.(Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Should the bankruptcy court withdraw

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 29, 2016 , LexisNexis #0816-120

In re Banner

Ruling
Attorneys sanctioned for agreeing to represent a chapter 13 debtor in filing and then abandoning their representation without notice to the debtor and permission of the court.
Issue(s)
Should attorneys be sanctioned for abandoning representation of debtor?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 02, 2016 , LexisNexis #0616-140

In re Bodrick

Ruling
Paralegal ordered to forfeit fees earned in assisting debtors in filing cases, which amounted to unauthorized practice of law.
Issue(s)
Should paralegal be sanctioned for flagrantly disregarded the requirements of § 110 governing the activities of bankruptcy petition preparers and for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 14, 2016 , LexisNexis #0516-038

In re Johnson

Ruling
Loan servicer violated the automatic stay by repeatedly calling and mailing debtors afterreceiving notice of bankruptcy filing. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Did loan servicer violate the automatic stay by contacting debtor?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 17, 2016 , LexisNexis #0916-110

In re AT-NET Services-Charlotte Inc.

Ruling
Undersecured creditor's claim against debtor's receivables was not of inconsequential value and could be elected to be treated as secured.
Issue(s)
Whether undersecured creditor's interest is "of inconsequential value" which would prevent the creditor from electing to have its entire claim treated as secured.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 17, 2015 , LexisNexis #0915-024

In re Runnels

Ruling
Debtor could modify plan due to substantial, unanticipated change for the worse of financial circumstances.
Issue(s)
Could debtor modify chapter 13 plan due to unanticipated change in financial circumstances due to worsening of disability?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 11, 2015 , LexisNexis #0615-031