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Fresh Acquisitions, LLC, In re--Gonzales v. Jones

Ruling
Liquidation trustee’s litigation funding arrangement invalidated due to lack of authority under the liquidating trust agreement. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Post -petition Disclosure and Solicitation.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 04, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-044

Highland Capital Mgmt., L.P., In re

Ruling
Settlement agreement approved as a rational exercise of business judgment negotiated in good faith and the stay requested by state attorney general was denied. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Compromise and Arbitration.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-100

Ismail Essa Bhai, In re--Burns v. GrandStay Hosp., Inc.

Ruling
Debtor was not liable for fraudulent transfer by son to which his only connection was his name on the account used as a conduit for the funds. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 14, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-091

Highland Capital Mgmt. L.P., In re--Highland Capital Mgmt. L.P. v. Alvarez & Marsal CRF Mgmt., LLC

Ruling
Court found post-confirmation "related to" jurisdiction as the claims principally deal with pre-confirmation relations between the parties regarding a settlement that was incorporated into Highland's confirmed plan. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-074

Jrjr33, Inc., In re--Yaquinto v. CNA Ins. Cos.

Ruling
Insurance policy was not an executory contract that could be assumed and assigned given that no material obligations remained. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases; Assignment.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 24, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-007

Vantage Benefits Adm'rs., Inc., In re--Mims v. Matrix Trust Co,

Ruling
Trustee in involuntary case could pursue causes of action against third parties that allegedlyenabled embezzlement by debtor’s principals. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Reference of Cases and Proceedings by District Court to Bankruptcy

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 14, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-072

Texas E&P Operating, Inc., In re--Yaquinto v. Krage & Janvey, L.L.P.

Ruling
Defendant was not entitled to dismiss trustee's constructive fraudulent transfer claims on thebasis of collateral estoppel as there was no showing that the debtor and its principalconstituted a single entity for collateral estoppel purposes. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 19, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-092

PM Mgmt. - Killeen I NC LLC, In re

Ruling
Debtors were not required to make quarterly payments to the U.S. Trustee so the plan couldbe confirmed. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 29, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-020

Seilheimer, In re

Ruling
Debtor was deprived of misappropriated house sale proceeds through actions taken by a“pastor” in violation of the automatic stay. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope; Acts to Obtain Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-057

Seilheimer, In re

Ruling
Debtor's motion to dismiss bankruptcy petition denied due to failure to disclose whether thedebtor received any assistance in filling out his bankruptcy forms or any amount the debtorpaid for bankruptcy petition preparation services. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 13, 2023 , LexisNexis #1123-027