Jul
02
2021
Ryan 1000, LLC, In re
Ruling:
Chapter 11 debtor's application to employ counsel was denied due to failure to discloseattorney's simultaneous representation of debtor's Chapter 13 case, which created a conflict ofinterest. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on July 02,2021, LexisNexis #0821-053
Jun
10
2021
Hunanyan, In re
Ruling:
Trustee's employment of accountants was approved from the date work was commenced ascourt had explicit authority to approve employment application without resorting to equitableprinciples or issuing nunc pro tunc orders. (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on June 10,2021, LexisNexis #0721-076
May
07
2021
Mohiuddin, In re
Ruling:
Retroactive extension of retention order to include the tax-related services provided by a lawfirm was warranted due to excusable neglect by trustee. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on May 07,2021, LexisNexis #0621-053
Apr
19
2021
Nilhan Developers, LLC, In re
Ruling:
Accountants removed from serving as professional persons because they held interestsadverse to the debtors that were not adequately disclosed. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on April 19,2021, LexisNexis #0621-001
Mar
31
2021
Pope, In re
Ruling:
Trustee's request that the court deny the law firm compensation and disgorge fees was deniedas record did not establish that the law firm purposely concealed its connections to thedebtors, creditors, and a potential purchaser of debtors’ property. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on March 31,2021, LexisNexis #0521-052
Feb
23
2021
Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y., In re
Ruling:
Debtor diocese could employ an additional law firm to represent it in a state court actionbrought by the state attorney general. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on February 23,2021, LexisNexis #0421-076
Feb
03
2021
Grinding Specialists, LLC, In re
Ruling:
Employment of local counsel was granted because it was essential and in the best interests ofthe estate. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on February 03,2021, LexisNexis #0421-001
Court: Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Dec
04
2020
Black & White Stripes, LLC, In re
Ruling:
Debtors' application to employ a bankruptcy counsel was denied because of the firm's prepetition representation of debtors' principals in a state court action. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on December 04,2020, LexisNexis #0121-052
Nov
06
2020
Destin Res. LLC, In re
Ruling:
Motion to employ special counsel was granted as there was no actual conflict of interest.(Bankr. W.D. La.)
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on November 06,2020, LexisNexis #1220-078
Oct
19
2020
Cook & Sons Mining, Inc., In re
Ruling:
Special counsel was not entitled to a contingent fee on a contract-based reimbursement ofunearned premiums for insurance coverage as his work had nothing to do with a contractbased recovery. (Bankr. E.D. Ky.)
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Commercial case opionion summary, case decided on October 19,2020, LexisNexis #1220-003
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