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C M Heavy Mach., LLC, In re

Ruling
Chapter 11 case converted to Chapter 7 due to a continuing diminution of the estate and absence of reasonable likelihood of rehabilitation. (Bankr. E.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 27, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-094

Dodd, In re--Hamilton v. Dodd

Ruling
Turnover of real property ordered as trustee showed irreparable harm in the form of full and complete loss of the real property for the estate. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-092

McWhorter, In re

Ruling
Motion to avoid lien denied as foreclosure judgment did not convert consensual mortgage lien into a judicial lien. (Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-061

Bright Green Corp., In re

Ruling
Debtor’s state court case allowed to proceed as court found state law issues and judicial economy justified lifting the stay. (Bankr. D.N.M.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay; For Cause.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-059

Smith, In re--Keasler v. Smith

Ruling
Court excepted debt from discharge as debtor made false representations with intent to deceive. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-063

Samy, In re

Ruling
Debtors failed to show cause to waive safeguards for foreign accounts as potential cost of compliance alone did not justify noncompliance. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Money of Estates; Requirements of Non-U.S. Guaranteed Entities with Which Deposit or Investment Is Made.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-055

Sutton, In re

Ruling
Creditor did not violate the automatic stay as it took no affirmative action after learning of bankruptcy and promptly moved to stay contempt proceedings. (Bankr. D. Colo.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation; Damages For Willful Violation of Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 16, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-058

Salee Amina Mohammed, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 case properly dismissed as debtor failed to comply with credit counseling requirement and there were no exceptional circumstances justifying relief. (Bankr. D. Utah)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Mandatory Credit Counseling.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 16, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-051

Estanol, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s counsel was denied lien on pre-confirmation funds because lien was created after bankruptcy filing and fees were not yet approved by the court. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope; Acts to Create, Perfect or Enforce Liens.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 14, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-055

Lindesmith, In re

Ruling
Conversion to Chapter 13 denied due to debtors’ lack of realistic ability to pay creditors in Chapter 13. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
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 May 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-046