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SandRidge Energy, Inc., In re

Ruling
Debtor’s D&O policies and indemnification obligations related to securities lawsuits were assumed under the confirmed plan and became post-petition obligations of debtor. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 23, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-079

Porter, In re

Ruling
Post-petition plan modification due to income reduction allowed as feasible and filed in good faith. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Modification of Plan After Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-099

Commercial Express, In re

Ruling
Settlements with third parties in Chapter 7 case conditioned on a bar orders against future claims were not precluded by Purdue Pharma. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Compromise and Arbitration.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-100

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A., In re

Ruling
The Purdue Pharma and Energy Resources decisions allow for consensual third- party releases to be included in a Chapter 11 plan. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan; Discretionary Provisions; Other Appropriate Provisions.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-094

Estiatorio Ent. Ltd., In re

Ruling
Building was abandoned to the debtor under § 554(c) as scheduled property not administered. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Abandonment of Property of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-093

Wolfe, In re

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to her share of proceeds from sale of former marital home in which she claimed a valid homestead exemption. (Bankr. E.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Choice Between Federal and State Law; Alternative Exemptions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-086

Tommy's Fort Worth, LLC, In re

Ruling
Debtor's president’s failure to withdraw or amend complaints alleging claims belonging to the estate after being put on notice by the Trustee constituted a continuing violation of the automatic stay. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope; Acts to Obtain Property.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-080

Rothman, In re

Ruling
Debtor failed to establish grounds for reopening case to stay ejectment proceedings. (Bankr. D.N.J.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-078

ECI Pharms. LLC, In re--Acute Inc. v. ECI Pharms. LLC

Ruling
Proceeding seeking revocation of confirmation stayed to avoid interfering with pending appeal of the confirmation order. (Bankr. S.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Revocation of an Order of Confirmation.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-096

Wolfe, In re--Impact Images, Inc. v. Wolfe

Ruling
State court's findings of willful and malicious misappropriation of trade secrets had preclusive effect in nondischargeability proceeding. (Bankr. E D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-090