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Keels, In re--Keels v. Wilmington Sav. Fund Soc'y, FSB

Ruling
Debtor established a valuation of the property that may permit her to strip off the creditor'sclaim. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Bifurcation of Claim.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-055

Revivify, LLC v. Thrivify, LLC (In reThrivify, LLC)

Ruling
Chapter 11 trustee was entitled to reject a settlement term sheet as plaintiffs did not overcomethe presumption that trustee acted prudently, on an informed basis, in good faith, and in thehonest belief that rejection was in the estate's best interest. (Bankr. D. Or.)
Issue(s)
Rights, Powers, and Duties of Debtor in Possession.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-064

Shafer, In re--Sweet v. Frankenmuth Credit Union

Ruling
Lien held by credit union should be set aside as a preferential transfer since it improved thecredit union’s position vis a vis unsecured creditors. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Preferences.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-060

Tigreros, In re--Tigreros v. Origen Cap. Invs. III, LLC

Ruling
Creditor's judgment lien against debtor's property was avoided as the property lacked equityafter subtracting value of senior liens and debtor’s exemption. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Bifurcation of Claim.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 31, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-006

Goodman, In re--Fundamental Funding, LLC v. Goodman

Ruling
Court denied summary judgment on non-dischargeability due to material issues of fact.(Bankr. W.D. La.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Financial Statement.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-014

Conway, In re--Hart v. Greenwich Bus. Cap., LLC

Ruling
Preliminary injunction restraining defendant from pursuing litigation outside the adversaryproceeding was warranted as the bankruptcy court had exclusive jurisdiction over property ofthe estate. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings; Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Property of

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 19, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-098

Brown, In re--Brown v. Goldman Sachs Bank USA

Ruling
Bank's motion to compel arbitration and stay action was denied as the debtor's claims wereconstitutionally core bankruptcy proceedings that the bankruptcy court had discretion toretain rather than compel arbitration. (Bankr. W.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Procedures.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 15, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-097

Blackrock Burr Ridge, Inc., In re--Desmond v. Sheehan

Ruling
Transfer was avoidable as it was made with actual intent to hinder, delay, or defraud creditorsand the transfer was also avoidable as a constructively fraudulent transfer. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 09, 2016 , LexisNexis #0924-091