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Jun 2025
Broadway Realty I Co., LLC, In re
Ruling
Combination of equity cushions and purported benefits to creditor did not provide adequate protection to justify proposed use of cash collateral. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
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27
Jun 2025
Schlomer, In re--Fanale v. Schlomer
Ruling
Amended complaint in nondischargeability proceeding related back to the original complaint as the new claim arose out of the same conduct, transaction, or occurrence. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
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27
Jun 2025
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.)
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Case Decided On
27
Jun 2025
Osborn, In re
Ruling
Settlement did not make objectors liable for bank's claim as any liability arises under state law regarding secured transactions. (Bankr. D. Neb.)
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Case Decided On
27
Jun 2025
Millennium Lab Holdings II, LLC, In re--Kirschner v. J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Ruling
Good faith is just one part of the statutory defense to avoidance and the defendants did not cite any authority for a separate “reasonable good faith” defense. (Bankr. D. Del.)
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25
Jun 2025
Gomez, In re
Ruling
Court denied debtor's request for a fee waiver as the appeal lacked merit, involved issues immaterial to the bankruptcy case, and debtor could not articulate a valid reason for the appeal. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
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25
Jun 2025
SVB Fin. Grp., In re--First Citizen Bank & Trust Co. v. SVB Fin. Grp.
Ruling
Bankruptcy court exercised permissive abstention regarding post-confirmation intellectual property dispute between debtor’s parent and purchaser of debtor’s assets. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
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24
Jun 2025
Bain, In re
Ruling
Debtors' proposed modification was allowable as it did not seek to reclassify creditor’s claim or shift the burden of depreciation. (Bankr. M.D. Tenn.)
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24
Jun 2025
Lenzie, In re
Ruling
Court denied motion to reopen case as state court was proper forum for resolving post- discharge property dispute. (Bankr. N.D. Ala.)
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Case Decided On
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Jun 2025
Nestor, In re--Greenspan Co./Adjusters Int’l v. Nestor
Ruling
Arbitration award against debtor was voided because it was entered after bankruptcy filing in violation of the stay. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
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Case Decided On
23
Jun 2025
Morgan, In re
Ruling
A hearing on a motion to extend the automatic stay in case filed within one year of prior case had to be held before the stay terminated at the end of the 30-day period after petition date. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
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23
Jun 2025
Torres, In re
Ruling
Reopening the bankruptcy case would not provide any benefit, as the debtor can assert discharge as an affirmative defense in the pending state court case. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
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Jun 2025
Dodd, In re--Hamilton v. Dodd
Ruling
Turnover of real property ordered as trustee showed irreparable harm in the form of full and complete loss of the real property for the estate. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
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20
Jun 2025
Siriphokha, In re
Ruling
Reaffirmation agreement was not in debtor's best interest as debt significantly exceeded the value of automobile, leaving a substantial portion unsecured. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
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Jun 2025
Camara, In re
Ruling
Constructive trust imposed on debtor's partner’s interest in debtor’s real property as evidenced by “equal ownership agreement” would prevent debtor’s unjust enrichment. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
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