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Houle, In re

Ruling
Case dismissed with two-year filing injunction due to debtor’s bad faith as demonstrated by history of tactical filings to prevent foreclosure. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-086

Diocese of Buffalo, In re

Ruling
Court barred debtor from using restricted seminary sale proceeds for bankruptcy settlement as funds were donated for permanent seminary use. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Restrictions Voided; Restrictions on Transfer of Interests in Trusts Unaffected.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-066

Buffalo Newspress, In re

Ruling
Court rejected proposed order for post-petition financing. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Obtaining Credit.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-084

Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y., In re

Ruling
Appointment of an additional mediator with bankruptcy expertise ordered given the case's complexity, failed prior mediation efforts, and desire to avoid the costs of protracted litigation. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court; Status Conference and Issuance of Orders.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-076

Estate of Steinke, In re

Ruling
The effective date of the plan for purposes of property valuation refers to the confirmation date, not the petition date. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Value of Property Distributed No Less Than if Estate Were Liquidated.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 31, 2024 , LexisNexis #0325-020

Diocese of Buffalo, In re

Ruling
Stay relief granted to plaintiffs with sexual abuse claims to proceed in state court to determine liability and damages where no settlement was reached after three years. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 22, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-057

Raynor, In re

Ruling
Court denied discharge of student loan debt as debtor failed to provide sufficient explanation for not pursuing employment in her field of study and working lower-paying jobs. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 20, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-018

Tonawanda Coke Corp., In re

Ruling
Mere ability to opt out of release of non-debtors did not establish consent of affected creditors. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Postpetition Disclosure and Solicitation; Transmittal of Plan and Disclosure Statement.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 27, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-046

Bielmeier, In re

Ruling
Owners' claim was partially nondischargeable as the debt arose from larceny but the owners'recovery was limited to amounts paid on change orders and interest thereon. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-090

Rogers, In re

Ruling
Debtor was only required to commit the debtor's projected disposable income to the fundingof the Chapter 13 plan. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Objections; Considerations on Objection By Trustee or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 11, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-070