On February 13, 2018, Judge Silverstein of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court granted a motion to dismiss the Rent-A-Wreck of America bankruptcy case (Bankr. D. Del. case 17-11592). Judge Silverstein’s opinion
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Haggen’s Order Holds: Fiduciaries who enter into “foolish” transactions but who are acting in good faith are protected
On January 22, 2018, in an adversary proceeding arising within the Haggen bankruptcy (Adv. No. 16-51204), Judge Gross of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court issued a ruling against the Plaintiff, denying…
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Gross Opinion Calls New Value “A Beacon of Light”
In a 32 page opinion entered December 5, 2017 Judge Gross of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court ruled on cross motions for summary judgment concerning an avoidance action in the Simplexity…
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No 2004 Discovery Allowed When There is a Pending Proceeding
In a short opinion entered November 14, 2017 Judge Gross of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court denied a motion of an interested party to “Attend and Participate in the Rule 2004…
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Amending Complaints 101 by Judge Gross – Physiotherapy Holdings
In a 10-page decision signed November 6, 2017 in an adversary proceeding arising within the Physiotherapy Holdings bankruptcy (PAH Litigation Trust, case 15-51238), Judge Gross of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court…
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Fee Disgorgement Can Be the Least of Your Problems
In a decision signed October 25, 2017, Judge Shannon of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court issued an opinion requiring a professional to disgorge fees, pay a sanction of $25,000, and enjoined…
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In Fact Intensive Issues, You Need a Trial to Provide the Court With the Facts
In a decision signed October 4, 2017 in an adversary proceeding arising within the Haggens bankruptcy (HH Liquidation, LLC, et al., case 16-51204), Judge Gross of the Delaware Bankruptcy…
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Boomerang Systems – 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss Denied
In a decision signed September 21, 2017 in an adversary proceeding related to the Boomerang Systems bankruptcy (case 15-11729), Judge Walrath of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court denied a defendants FRCP…
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Money Center of America – Motion to Dismiss Denied
In a decision signed September 8, 2017 in an adversary proceeding related to the Money Center of America bankruptcy (case 14-10603), Judge Sontchi of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court denied a…
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Wet Seal – Preference Actions Filed
On August 29, 2017, The Wet Seal, LLC filed preference actions against 67 defendants. The lead Wet Seal bankruptcy case is Case No. 17-10229 in the Bankruptcy Court for the…
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