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Alabama Judge Rejects Second Circuit’s Bankruptcy Act Opinion in Straus-Duparquet

There is no implied assumption of an executory employment contract under the Bankruptcy Code.

Court :

Alabama Northern District

Fifth Circuit Holds that Chapter 7 Trustees Presumptively Get Statutory Commissions

In the Fifth Circuit, chapter 7 trustees lock in higher compensation.

Court :

Properly Read, Seventh Circuit Opinion Does Not Undercut DIP Financing

Opinion does not mean that a DIP financing lien terminates when collateral is transferred.

Court :

Administrative Status Given for Claims Against an Assignee for Creditors

Chicago judge finds flexibility for granting ‘protection’ claims under Section 543(c)(1).

Court :

Illinois Northern District

Setoff: Preference Defense 2.0

Bankruptcy Code

Topic Tags

Administrative Expense Claims

Bankruptcy Litigation

Creditors' Committee

Business Reorganization

Unsecured Trade Creditors

Chicago Strikes Out on Priority Status for Post-Petition Parking Fines

Clever drafting of chapter 13 plans prevents collection of post-petition parking fines.

Court :

Illinois Northern District

Benchnotes February 2018

Bankruptcy Code

11 U.S.C. § 363(m)

11 U.S.C. § 365

11 U.S.C. § 544

11 U.S.C. § 548

Topic Tags

Administrative Expense Claims

Bankruptcy Litigation

Creditors' Committee

Executory Contracts/Leases

Fraudulent Transfers

Plan Confirmation

Practice and Procedure

Professional Compensation/Fees

Consumer Bankruptcy

Discharge/Dischargeability

Business Reorganization

First-day Motions

Unsecured Trade Creditors

“Substantial Contribution” Claim Allowed in Chapter 13

Split grows on whether ‘substantial contribution’ claims are limited to chapters 9 and 11.

Court :

Michigan Eastern District

Benchnotes January 2018

Bankruptcy Code

11 U.S.C. §§ 101-1532

Topic Tags

Administrative Expense Claims

Bankruptcy Litigation

Practice and Procedure

Professional Compensation/Fees

Consumer Bankruptcy

Discharge/Dischargeability

Business Reorganization

The Discharge of Post-Petition Debts in Chapter 11

Bankruptcy Code

Topic Tags

Administrative Expense Claims

Plan Confirmation

Business Reorganization

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