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§ 1107

In re Graves

Sep
04
2008
Ruling
Debtor in possession could employ attorneys that had handled prepetition divorce appeal and post-divorce motions.
Procedural posture

Pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. §§ 1107(b) and 327(e), a chapter 11 debtor in possession sought approval for the employment as special counsel of two law firms that had represented her pre-petition, the first to represent her in post-trial divorce court motions, and the second to represent her in an appeal from the divorce decree and other judgments entered by the divorce court. The debtor's former spouse objected to the application.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 04, 2008 , LexisNexis #0109-087
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Hill v. Akamai Techs. Inc. (In re MS55 Inc.)

Feb
13
2007
Ruling
Waiver of avoidance action by debtor in possession was binding on chapter 7 trustee after conversion.
Procedural posture

Plaintiff bankruptcy trustee filed an avoidance action against defendant secured creditor to recover transfers for the benefit of the bankruptcy estate. A bankruptcy court denied the creditor's motion for summary judgment, and the creditor appealed. The District Court for the District of Colorado reversed the bankruptcy court's judgment, and the trustee appealed.

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opinion summary, case decided on February 13, 2007 , LexisNexis #0307-028
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