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§ 327(a)

Diocese of Buffalo, In re

Ruling
Debtor was authorized to retain the services of an independent compliance auditor outside thebankruptcy approval process. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 02, 2022 , LexisNexis #0223-052

ESJ Towers, Inc., In re

Ruling
Law firm was entitled to continue representing the debtor as it did not have a conflict oradverse interest with the debtor or the bankruptcy estate. (Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 13, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-076

California Indep. Petroleum Ass'n, In re

Ruling
Retention and compensation of consultants was a valid exercise by the debtor of its businessjudgment and in the best interest of creditors. (Bankr. E.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 18, 2022 , LexisNexis #0322-003

S-Tek 1, LLC, In re

Ruling
Court granted debtor's motion for joint representation as the debtor stipulated that it wouldnot raise a defense in the adversary proceeding based on the actions of the individuals beingultra vires. (Bankr. D.N.M.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 19, 2021 , LexisNexis #1221-028

Gabbidon Builders LLC, In re

Ruling
Attorney's fee application was denied because the attorney accepted a cashier's check from thedebtor and used the funds to pay his retainer fee and Chapter 11 filing fee. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 13, 2021 , LexisNexis #0921-078

Pope, In re

Ruling
Trustee's request that the court deny the law firm compensation and disgorge fees was deniedas record did not establish that the law firm purposely concealed its connections to thedebtors, creditors, and a potential purchaser of debtors’ property. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 31, 2021 , LexisNexis #0521-052

Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y., In re

Ruling
Debtor diocese could employ an additional law firm to represent it in a state court actionbrought by the state attorney general. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 23, 2021 , LexisNexis #0421-076

Grinding Specialists, LLC, In re

Ruling
Employment of local counsel was granted because it was essential and in the best interests ofthe estate. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 03, 2021 , LexisNexis #0421-001

McDermott Int'l, Inc., In re

Ruling
Employment of financial advisor and support personnel approved as necessary for success ofthe case. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 20, 2020 , LexisNexis #0720-003

GYPC, Inc., In re--GYPC, Inc. v. Cummings

Ruling
Court found no need for the attorney to testify about the authority issue as he could not beboth a witness and an advocate. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 23, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-077