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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The Honorable Christopher S. Sontchi
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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Affirmative Insurance – Dueling Motions to Dismiss, Denied
In a 33 page decision released March 29, 2017, Judge Sontchi of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court ruled on competing motions to dismiss the remaining claims and counterclaims in an adversary…
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Money Center Opinion – The Multiple Sovereigns in the United States and Bankruptcy
On February 28, 2017, Judge Sontchi of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court issued an opinion (the “Opinion”) in the Money Center of America bankruptcy – Bankr. D. Del., Case 14-10603. The …
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The Intersection of the SCA and Bankruptcy Code
In a lengthy opinion published November 7, 2016, Judge Sontchi of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court provided a thorough analysis of the interaction between the Stored Communications Act (“SCA”) and the…
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Maxus Energy Corp. Filed For Chapter 11
Yet another company in the energy sector has filed for bankruptcy protection. On June 17, 2016, Maxus Energy Corporation, and its affiliates (“Debtors”) filed for chapter 11 protection in the…
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Devonshire PGA Holdings Opinion – Payments for Prior Representation
In a 21 page decision released April 15, 2016, Judge Sontchi of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court ruled on summary judgment regarding a claim submitted by attorneys related to previous litigation. …
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Equinox Payments – Preference Actions Filed
Introduction
Charles A. Stanziale, Jr., is on a roll, filing preference actions in a number of cases within the Delaware Bankruptcy Court this month. As the Chapter 7 Trustee (the…
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Judge Sontchi – Feedback for the Court
On February 17, 2016, the Bankruptcy Court published a notification that Judge Christopher S. Sontchi is seeking feedback from the bar on his performance. As of March 1, 2016, the…
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Money Center of America – Motion to Intervene Granted
In a 16 page opinion released January 28, 2016 in the Casino Caribbean, et al. v. Money Centers of America adversary proceeding (Bank. D. Del. Adv. No. 14-50437), Judge Christopher…
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