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Texas

Houston Judge Enjoins SBA from Excluding Bankrupt Companies from PPP Loans

Judge David Jones found no basis in the Cares Act for precluding chapter 11 debtors from receiving PPP “loans” that the company isn’t required to repay.

‘Triggering’ Creditor’s Claim Need Not Be Static Under Section 544(b)(1)

Judge Isgur applies heightened pleading standard to a complaint for fraudulent transfer with actual intent.

Lender and Servicer Held Liable for Making False Claim for Real Estate Taxes

Judge Rodriguez holds servicer and lender liable under Rule 3002.1 and the FDCPA for making a claim for unpaid real estate taxes that had been paid.

U.S. Receivership Court Had No Jurisdiction over Foreign Liquidators

District judge decides that he lacked jurisdiction to enforce a cross-border protocol against foreign liquidators.

Reservation of Rights Won’t Prevent Waiver of Right to Jury Trial

The general rule in Langenkamp calling for the waiver of Seventh Amendment rights prevails over the unique facts of a case.

‘Holder Rule’ Protects Debtors from Claims by Subsequent Holders of Consumer Paper

Holder in due course of consumer paper remains subject to the debtor’s claims against the originator of the paper.

Contractor’s Inchoate Lien Defense Defeats a Preference, Most Courts Hold

Fairness and economic realities persuade Judge Jernigan to insulate a contractor from a preference claim.

BAPCPA Limits Remedies Against Debtors Who Don’t Reaffirm or Surrender

Congress may have intended to preclude ‘stay and pay,’ but it didn’t succeed.

Another Court Strikes Down Higher U.S. Trustee Fees in Some Cases

A crisis befalls smaller companies that can’t afford the huge increase in U.S. Trustee fees.

An Objection to Third-Party Releases Must Be Raised in Bankruptcy Court

A non-objecting creditor is bound by a third-party release even if the release may have been improper.