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SunEdison, Inc., In re--SunEdison Litig. Trust v. Seller Note, LLC

Ruling
Two-step transfer with securities ultimately being placed with collateral agent was protectedby the safe harbor from fraudulent transfer proceedings. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Limitations on Avoiding Powers; Margin or Settlement Payments.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 02, 2020 , LexisNexis #1220-066

JVJ Pharm. Inc., In re--LaMonica v. Harrah's Atl. City Operating Co.

Ruling
Cash advances to debtor’s principal by casino’s agent were constructively fraudulent. (Bankr.S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements Of Fraudulent Transfers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 24, 2020 , LexisNexis #0920-015

Fusion Connect, Inc., In re--United States v. Fusion Connect, Inc.

Ruling
Statutory FCC penalty for fraud committed against a third party was dischargeable. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Confirmation; Discharge; Corporate Debtor Exceptions to Discharge.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 09, 2020 , LexisNexis #0820-044

Bronx Miracle Gospel Tabernacle Word of Faith Ministries, In re

Ruling
Trustee was entitled to take control of estate property to prevent unauthorized use. (Bankr.S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Turnover of Property to the Estate.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 23, 2020 , LexisNexis #0520-066

Sec. Investor Prot. Corp. v. Bernard L. Madoff Inv. Sec. LLC

Ruling
Madoff trustee's motion to propose second amended complaint was denied as he failed toplead that defendants turned a blind eye to debtor's highly probable fraud. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Liability of Transferee of Avoided Transfer; Limitations on Trustee’s Right to Recover

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 23, 2020 , LexisNexis #0320-017

Wonderwork, Inc., In re--Sama v. Mullaney

Ruling
Trustee's constructive fraudulent conveyance claim dismissed where complaint failed to allegethat debtor did not receive reasonably equivalent value for the salary it paid. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 17, 2020 , LexisNexis #0220-089

Tineo, In re

Ruling
Debt was excepted from discharge where creditor justifiably and reasonably relied on debtor'sfalse representation. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 26, 2019 , LexisNexis #0120-038

Sec. Inv’r Prot. Corp. v. Bernard L. Madoff Inv. Sec., LLC

Ruling
Trustee was entitled to avoid more than $3 million in fraudulent transfers that were made withactual intent to defraud. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Liability of Transferee of Avoided Transfer; Trustee’s Right to Recover Transferred

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 21, 2019 , LexisNexis #0120-017

AAGS Holdings, LLC, In re

Ruling
Creditor's motion to dismiss case was denied where evidence did not show that the debtorfiled the Chapter 11 case without any intention to reorganize. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 12, 2019 , LexisNexis #1219-092

Waypoint Leasing Holdings, In re

Ruling
Losing bidder as assignee of debtor lacked standing to challenge sale of assets to good faithpurchaser. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 10, 2019 , LexisNexis #1119-003