September 21, 2020

Michigan Judge Prefers Dismissal if Conversion Won’t Benefit Unsecured Creditors

The parties judged the chapter 11 case a success, even though unsecured creditors got zilch.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Western District

November 05, 2019

Case Shows How Taggart Tilted the Scale Toward Lenders Accused of Contempt

An ambiguous demand letter violated the discharge injunction, but the lender was not held in contempt in light of Taggart.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Western District

January 04, 2019

Wildcard Exemption Covered a Prepetition Malpractice Claim

Judge Dales explains how Section 522(g) does not limit, but rather expands, a debtor’s exemptions.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Western District

November 13, 2017

PACA Trust Claims Don’t Defeat the Power to Use Cash Collateral

PACA trust creditors can’t hold a chapter 11 debtor hostage, judge rules.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Western District

April 04, 2017

Fee Application After Completion of Plan Payments Comes Too Late

Fees awarded after discharge are wiped out like everything else.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Western District

April 05, 2016

Courts Split on Allowing Creditors to Sue on Claims Covered by D&O Policy

Insured vs. insured exclusion bars suit by creditors, but not by chapter 11 trustee.

6th Circuit, Michigan, Michigan Western District