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Robinson, In re

Ruling
Debtor's case dismissed as she received nearly $80,000 from an insurer after a fire on one of her properties but she did not report these proceeds to the trustee. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 17, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-040

Hegedus, In re--Hegedus v. United States Bank, N.A.

Ruling
Debtors failed to plead facts or a valid legal basis to support their cause of action for a violation of discharge injunction. (Bankr. W.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 15, 2023 , LexisNexis #0423-035

Arnolds, In re--DLJ Mortg. Cap., Inc. v. Arnolds

Ruling
A removed case consisting of all state law claims against the debtor was not within thebankruptcy court's "related to" jurisdiction. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 09, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-045

Health Diagnostic Lab'y, Inc., In re

Ruling
Liquidating trustee had to pay the quarterly U.S. Trustee fees as successor to the debtor.(Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Fees.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 04, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-020

BF Chinatown LLC, In re

Ruling
Debtor's application to employ counsel was denied as the proposed counsel had received afraudulent transfer from the debtor and was not disinterested. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 21, 2022 , LexisNexis #0223-053

Circuit City Stores, Inc., In re--Siegel v. United States Tr. Program

Ruling
Trustee was entitled to a refund of the portion of quarterly fees paid in excess of the amountthat would be owed in a Bankruptcy Administration District. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Fees; Filing Fees; Chapter 11 Quarterly Fee; Amount in Fiscal

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 15, 2022 , LexisNexis #0223-070

Harlow, In re--Harlow v. Wells Fargo & Co.

Ruling
Chapter 13 debtors stated a valid claim against mortgagees for filing false forbearance noticesin order to benefit from CARES Act incentives. (Bankr. W.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Notice Relating to Claims Secured By Security Interest in the Debtor’s Principal

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 12, 2022 , LexisNexis #0223-073

Francis, In re--Commonwealth v. Francis

Ruling
Costs assessed by the state bar in a disciplinary proceeding against the debtor weredischargeable as they were compensation to the state bar for its pecuniary losses. (Bankr. E.D.Va.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fines, Penalties, or Forfeitures Owed

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 02, 2022 , LexisNexis #0123-089

Stevens, In re--Espy v. Stevens

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable due to debtor’s false representation concerning his status as alicensed contractor on which creditor reasonably relied. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 25, 2022 , LexisNexis #0123-010

Nordic Aviation Designated Activity Co., In re

Ruling
Debtors' lead counsel’s compensation was reasonable given the scope of its employment andservices necessary and beneficial to Chapter 11 reorganization effort. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 18, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-077