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Nestor, In re--Greenspan Co./Adjusters Int’l v. Nestor

Ruling
Arbitration award against debtor was voided because it was entered after bankruptcy filing in violation of the stay. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 24, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-057

Mega Newco, In re

Ruling
English proceeding recognized as a "foreign main proceeding" because debtor's registered office is in London, and there was no contrary evidence that its center of main operations is located outside the United Kingdom. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Order Granting Recognition; Requirements; Foreign Main or Nonmain Proceeding.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 24, 2025 , LexisNexis #0425-094

IIG Global Trade Fin. Fund Ltd., In re--IIG Global Trade Fin. Fund Ltd. v. Int’l Inv. Grp

Ruling
Safe harbor for transfers in connection with a securities transaction did not attach to claims based on state law that had no relation to bankruptcy law. (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 08, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-059

Jacobs, In re--J-K Apparel Sales Co. v. Jacobs

Ruling
Evidence was not sufficient to prove debt was excepted from discharge as debtor may havebeen wrong in thinking he was having his expenses paid from "profit splits" instead of fromfunds that belonged to plaintiffs. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 29, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-089

SAS Ab, In re

Ruling
Timely rejection of prepetition aircraft leases allowed as creditors’ objections were notapplicable. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases; When Rejection Constitutes Breach.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 22, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-083

Mercon Coffee Corp., In re

Ruling
Court approved minor delay in cancellation of equity interests under cramdown plan, butrejected non-compliant insider releases. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Cramdown.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 19, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-072

SAS AB, In re

Ruling
Debtors prevailed in disallowing claims due to claimants' failure to show likelihood of futureevents giving rise to enforceable claims. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 31, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-007

Hudson 888 Owner LLC, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy filings were properly authorized and there was no basis for dismissal on thegrounds of bad faith. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal; When Required.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-095

Hudson 888 Owner LLC, In re

Ruling
Court found no basis for dismissal on the grounds of bad faith as the debtor generatedsignificant cash flow in 2022 and 2023 and sought to generate additional cash flow fromcondominium sales. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-043

6525 Belcrest Rd., LLC, In re

Ruling
Creditor was entitled to file a proof of claim for damages caused by the rejection of a groundlease as an assignor arguably remained liable on a contract following an assignment.(Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Disallowance; Lessor’s Claim for Damages.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 07, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-079