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Wireless Sys. Solutions LLClc, In re

Ruling
Transfer to family trust was avoided due to multiple badges of fraud. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers; Extent of Trustee’s Avoidance Powers; Trustee’s Avoidance Powers as Unsecured Creditor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 02, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-037

Martin, In re--Asbach v. Kealy

Ruling
Attorneys and petition preparers were penalized for nationwide scheme to file bare bones petitions for vulnerable homeowners for financial gain. (Bankr. W.D. La.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 28, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-026

JSmith Civ., LLC v. United States (JSmith Civ., LLC)

Ruling
Debtor’s claim for employee retention credits due to business disruptions caused by employee illness, quarantines, and supply chain issues dismissed as these were general COVID-19 pandemic conditions, not suspensions caused by qualifying governmental orde (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Summary Judgment.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-096

RWDY, Inc., In re

Ruling
Interim compensation allowed where evidence did not establish that accountant knowingly acted in concert with the debtor's former president or had actual knowledge of embezzlement scheme. (Bankr. W.D. La.)
Issue(s)
Limitation on Compensation of Professional Persons; Grounds for Denial of Compensation.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 24, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-077

Mascareno, In re

Ruling
Court found insufficient evidence to support a finding that debtor knew any representations he made were false or that he made them with the intent to deceive. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
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 March 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-084

GBG Ranch, Ltd., In re--Benavidez-Hunt v. G.B.G. Ranch, Ltd.

Ruling
Court reduced attorneys’ fees for block billing, vague entries, unnecessary duplication, clerical or administrative tasks and time spent on services not reasonably likely to benefit the estate. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-003

GCPS Holdings, LLC, In re

Ruling
Debtor's actions constituted commercial or business activities, and therefore debtor was qualified to proceed under Subchapter V. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Definitions; Debtor; Persons Included

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 20, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-023

McKenzie, In re

Ruling
Debtors' lack of good faith warranted conversion to Chapter 7. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 24, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-020

Okeiyi, In re--Asilonu v. Okeiyi

Ruling
Debt related to debtor’s breach of her obligations under affidavit of support provided to enable plaintiff to immigrate to the U.S. was dischargeable. (Bankr. M.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 23, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-011

Autry, In re

Ruling
Debtors were not entitled to convert their case to Chapter 13 as they acted in bad faith in their Chapter 7 case. (Bankr. M.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Conversion.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-064