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In re Smith

Ruling
Motion to dismiss debtors' chapter 7 case was granted as the totality of the circumstances oftheir financial situation showed that their case was an abuse of chapter 7. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse; Considerations When Presumption Does Not Apply.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 27, 2016 , LexisNexis #0217-015

In re Petrovic

Ruling
Bankruptcy court had ancillary jurisdiction to examine fees of debtor’s counsel. (Bankr. N.D.Ill.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 16, 2016 , LexisNexis #1216-064

Pausch v. DiPiero (In re DiPiero)

Ruling
Nondischargeability proceeding based on willful and malicious injury was a core proceeding in which the bankruptcy court could enter a final judgment.
Issue(s)
Did bankruptcy court lack subject matter jurisdiction over proceeding seeking to establish that debtor committed sexual assault resulting in nondischargeable debt?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 05, 2016 , LexisNexis #0816-012

Caesars Entm't Operating Co. v. BOKF, N.A.

Ruling
Temporary injunction issued to prevent creditors from seeking to recover from debtor’s parentbased on guaranty. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court; Issuance of Necessary or Appropriate Order, Process, or Judgment.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 26, 2016 , LexisNexis #1116-106

In re Caesars Entmt Operating Co.

Ruling
Multiemployer pension plan did not violate the automatic stay by expelling five subsidiaries of debtor.
Issue(s)
Did multiemployer pension plan violate the automatic stay by expelling five of chapter 11 debtor's nondebtor subsidiaries from the plan and demanding payment of withdrawal fees?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 12, 2015 , LexisNexis #0116-008

In re Meltzer

Ruling
Sanctions assessed against petitioning creditor who filed a frivolous involuntary petition to stall eviction proceeding for seeking to dismiss sanctions proceeding.
Issue(s)
Should petitioner who filed involuntary petition in bad faith against landlord to stall eviction proceeding be sanctioned for filing a motion to dismiss the subsequent sanctions proceeding?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 29, 2015 , LexisNexis #0815-139

Caesars Entmt Operating Co. v. BOKF N.A. (In re Caesars Entmt Operating Co.)

Ruling
Injunction halting civil actions against non-debtor third party denied.
Issue(s)
Could debtor obtain an injunction halting the prosecution of civil actions pending against non- debtor in state and federal courts?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 22, 2015 , LexisNexis #0815-071

Stair One Inc. v. Hivon (In re Hivon)

Ruling
Debtor's failure to pay subcontractor after obtaining lien waiver was dischargeable absent allegations of misrepresentations or willful or malicious injury.
Issue(s)
Was debt owed to creditor subcontractor nondischargeable due to debtor's failure to pay the creditor after obtaining a lien waiver?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 13, 2015 , LexisNexis #0315-047

In re Lee

Ruling
Creditor's nondischargeability proceeding dismissed as time-barred.
Issue(s)
Was creditor entitled to an extension of time to file a complaint against debtor objecting to discharge or seeking to determine the dischargeability of debts?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 21, 2015 , LexisNexis #0215-104

In re Lee

Ruling
Creditor's nondischargeability proceeding dismissed as time-barred.
Issue(s)
Was creditor entitled to an extension of time to file a complaint against debtor objecting to discharge or seeking to determine the dischargeability of debts?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 21, 2015 , LexisNexis #0215-104