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Cambridge Riverview, LLC, In re

Ruling
Security retainers remain property of the debtor until earned by counsel, making them property of the bankruptcy estate. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate; All Legal or Equitable Interests.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 18, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-083

Leonard, In re

Ruling
Debtor deemed ineligible for Chapter 13 relief due to exceeding debt limits based on noncontingent foreclosure judgment and disputed obligations. (Bankr. N.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 30, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-027

C M Heavy Mach., LLC, In re

Ruling
Chapter 11 case converted to Chapter 7 due to a continuing diminution of the estate and absence of reasonable likelihood of rehabilitation. (Bankr. E.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 27, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-094

Chronister, In re--Homen v. Thomas

Ruling
Summary judgment denied where facts did not clearly establish that alleged fraudulent transfers were intended as a gift to the debtor. (Bankr. E.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-093

Van Horn, In re--Oklahoma Heritage Bank v. Van Horn

Ruling
Plaintiff's complaint contained sufficient factual allegations to support nondischargeability of debts. (Bankr. E.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-083

Simon, In re

Ruling
Court dismissed debtor's Chapter 7 case for substantial abuse, finding sufficient disposable income to repay debts after reducing excessive expenses, and bad faith due to serial filings and noncompliance with prior plans. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse; Considerations When Presumption Does Not Apply; Totality of Circumstances.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 03, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-044

Denton, In re--Denton v. United States, IRS

Ruling
Sovereign immunity for claims against governmental units regarding violations of the automatic stay waived. (Bankr. E.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Waiver of Sovereign Immunity; Abrogation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #0325-027

Barrett, In re

Ruling
Debtor's case transferred to district where he admitted to living for at least 180 days prior to petition date. (Bankr. E.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Venue of Cases Under Title 11.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 04, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-072

Carpenter, In re

Ruling
Attorney's application for fees was excessive as his invoice contained many entries that did not reflect a proper delegation of duties, excessive amounts billed to tasks, and non-billable administrative tasks. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Full-Compliance Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-073

Iacovazzi, In re--SnowWolf v. Iacovazzi

Ruling
Plaintiff's complaint alleged sufficient facts to support non-dischargeability and breach of contract claim based on defendant's intentional misrepresentation of using non-existent business entity. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-037