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Shastal, In re--Shastal v. v. Majors Law, PLLC

Ruling
Defendants were not entitled to a stay pending appeal as the denial of the motion to dismiss was not a final order and defendants failed to satisfy requirements for leave to appeal. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Appeal by Leave—How Taken; Docketing the Appeal; Notice

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 07, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-074

O'Hara, In re

Ruling
There was no irregularity in the U.S. trustee's selection of the Chapter 7 trustee or the trustee's appointment as counsel for the estate as appointment was consistent with statutory authority. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Trustee as Attorney or Accountant.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 05, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-053

Eton St. Brewery, LLC, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy case filed in attempt to sell business as a going concern without the required unanimous member approval dismissed for cause. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-066

Unique Fitness Concepts, LLC, In re

Ruling
Counsel's request for fees disallowed in part as a ten percent penalty for "lumping." (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-026

Walker, In re

Ruling
Some attorneys’ fee reductions were warranted for duplicative time entries with multiple
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-051

Clark, In re--Clark v. Clark

Ruling
State court award of attorney fees and costs to plaintiff was in the nature of alimony, maintenance, or support and was nondischargeable. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Domestic Support Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 19, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-010

Gore, In re

Ruling
Debtor's application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs was denied as debtor had not paid filing fees in four prior Chapter 13 cases. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Fees; Waiver; Chapter 7 Debtor With Insufficient Income.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-022

Thom, In re--Gold v. Thom

Ruling
Discharge denied where debtor's noncompliance with examination order was due to hisrefusal to comply, rather than failure to do so. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Refusal to Obey Court Order; Any Lawful Order.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 14, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-063

Shastal, In re--Sweet v. Majors Law, PLLC

Ruling
Court found that even if plaintiffs' legal malpractice claim was not a civil proceeding "arisingin" a case under title 11, the court had subject matter jurisdiction based on "related to"jurisdiction. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-073

Fedorova, In re

Ruling
Dismissal of case filed by “difficult” debtor denied as debtor was continuing to comply withthe plan by making payments and had heeded warnings about abusive filings. (Bankr. W.D.Mich.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 06, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-040