Opinions

Only the Financially Distressed May File for Bankruptcy

02/16/18

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 is available here (the “Opinion”).

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Haggen’s Order Holds: Fiduciaries who enter into “foolish” transactions but who are acting in good faith are protected

01/31/18

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 the relief requested in the complaint and dismissing the adversary proceeding. Judge Gross’s opinion is available here (the “Opinion”).

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Gross Opinion Calls New Value “A Beacon of Light”

12/10/17

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 bankruptcy. Judge Gross’s opinion is available here (the “Opinion”).  This Opinion arises from a complaint brought by Charles A.

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No 2004 Discovery Allowed When There is a Pending Proceeding

11/18/17

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 Examinations to be Conducted by the Trustee”. Judge Gross’s opinion is available here (the “Opinion”).

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Amending Complaints 101 by Judge Gross – Physiotherapy Holdings

11/14/17

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 denied a motion of the Litigation Trust (the “Trust”) to file an amended complaint, providing guidance on a number of different issues. Judge Gross’s opinion is available here (the “Opinion”).

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Fee Disgorgement Can be the Least of Your Problems

10/26/17

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 him from taking various actions in bankruptcy court. Judge Shannon’s opinion is available here (the “Opinion”).

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In Fact Intensive Issues, You Need a Trial to Provide the Court With the Facts

10/06/17

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 Court denied a motion for summary judgment, holding that he Court and needs to see evidence at trial of why and how the Debtor failed while a related entity was flush with cash. Judge Gross’s opinion is available here (the “Opinion”).

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Boomerang Systems – 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss Denied

09/22/17

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 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss a preference complaint. Judge Walrath’s opinion is available here (the “Opinion”).

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Money Center of America – Motion to Dismiss Denied

09/09/17

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 defendants FRCP 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss a complaint filed in the adversary proceeding 15-50250. Judge Sontchi’s opinion is available here (the “Opinion”).

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