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Jul 2024

Russell, In re--Johnson v. Struebing

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Post-petition foreclosure authorized by the Bankruptcy Code was not an avoidable transfer.(Bankr. N.D. W. Va.)

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19

Jul 2024

Duncanson, In re--Duncanson v. Bank of N.D.

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Court discharged bank's educational expenses loan due to undue hardship on debtor. (Bankr.N.D. Iowa)

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18

Jul 2024

Partners in Hope, Inc., In re

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Case dismissed as the only option where debtor was a non-profit organization and had notconsented to conversion. (Bankr. D.S.C.)

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18

Jul 2024

Port Neches Fuels, LLC, In re--Gentle v. Direct Energy, LP

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Energy company's motion to dismiss trustee's action seeking to avoid and recover transactionsas preferential transfers denied as demonstrating the availability of the defenses required theconsideration of material outside of the complaint. (Bankr. D. Del.)

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18

Jul 2024

Hossain, In re

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Court reduced debtor's counsel’s “no-look” fees due to failure to fully comply withrequirements under the Bankruptcy Code. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)

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18

Jul 2024

Saeman, In re--Elkantar v. Saeman

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Court dismissed nondischargeability proceeding, deferring to state courts after dismissal ofmain bankruptcy case. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)

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18

Jul 2024

Bergman, In re

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Debtors were not prohibited from using the 100% fair market value check box when claimingexemption, provided the trustee could determine the amount of the exemption claimed fromSchedule C and the applicable statute. (Bankr. D. Neb.)

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18

Jul 2024

Cozart-Lundin, In re

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Court overruled the debtors' objection to attorneys’ fees without prejudice to pursuit of theirlegal malpractice claims. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)

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18

Jul 2024

MMA Law Firm, PLLC, In re

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Approval of debtor's proposed counsel who sought a flat fee of $60,000 plus 40% of any valueobtained for the estate for the benefit of unsecured creditors granted as in the best interests ofthe estate. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)

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17

Jul 2024

Montana Tunnels Mining, Inc., In re

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Chapter 11 case dismissed pursuant to confirmed plan's unambiguous language requiringdismissal if effective date missed. (Bankr. D. Mont.)

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17

Jul 2024

Niemiec, In re

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Court voided debtor’s law firm’s retainer agreement and imposed sanctions for filingbankruptcy petition with false information in improper venue, causing delays and costs.(Bankr. D.S.C.)

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17

Jul 2024

Chen Found., Inc., In re

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Debtor was not a single asset real estate debtor given that the property contained a culturalcenter. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)

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17

Jul 2024

Coffer, In re

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Court ruled commercial real estate was not part of debtor's bankruptcy estate as debtor'sinterest was limited to LLC membership and not LLC's assets, despite LLC dissolution. (Bankr.E.D. Mo.)

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17

Jul 2024

Walker, In re

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Debtor was entitled to contempt damages, including emotional distress, attorneys' fees, andpunitive damages, as the creditor violated the discharge injunction when it continued topursue his debt, including by garnishing his wages. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)

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16

Jul 2024

Henneman, In re

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Court held judicial lien that impaired the debtor's homestead exemption could be avoided.(Bankr. N.D. Ohio)

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