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Debtor may not Sell its Intellectual Property Free and Clear of Creditor’s Interests

ABI

John’s University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff Section 363 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) allows a debtor to sell its bankruptcy assets free and clear of liens and interests only if certain circumstances are met. [1] Jae Hwang St. 22] [1] See 11 U.S.C. § 363 (2023). [2]

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Amended Proofs of Claim are not Always Allowed

ABI

2] The original proof of claim at issue was filed against Maxus and its affiliates (the “Debtors”). In the process of making Agent Orange, the Debtors discharged dioxin and other chemicals into the Passaic River, causing environmental damages. [3] 12] In May 2017, the Debtors’ liquidating plan was confirmed. [13] 10] Id.

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Debts Based on Fraudulent Misrepresentations of Fact may not be Discharged

ABI

John's University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff Under title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”), a debtor may be discharged of his or her debts. [1] 8] Additionally, on November 8, 2016, Swing House filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. [9]

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Court Says Creditor Can Sue a Liquidating Trustee without Prior Permission

PBWT

The creditor, himself a trustee of the debtor’s employee stock-option plan, had standing to sue without prior court permission because his suit wasn’t brought on behalf of the bankruptcy estate. The debtor confirmed a liquidating plan that set up a post-confirmation trust. In re Foods , Inc. 14-02689, Adv. 2022 Bankr.

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The Four Factors Courts Analyze When Considering a Stay Pending Appeal

ABI

1] In In re Brown , the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York denied a non-debtor ex-spouse’s request for a stay pending appeal of an order expunging her claim to concealed marital assets. [2] 5] Five years later, the Debtor commenced a voluntary chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding. [6]

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Liability Insurance Proceeds and Coverage Considerations When Insureds File for Bankruptcy

Burr Forman

[i] At the same time, a broad automatic stay of collection activity or other proceedings against the debtor is implemented. [ii] ii] But where does this leave those with claims against the debtor for pre-petition acts or omissions that are covered under liability insurance policies? 16-10790 (KJC), 2016 WL 5867039, at *3 (Bankr.

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A Court May Dismiss a Bankruptcy Case Filed in Bad Faith

ABI

the “Debtor”) operated a motel until 2015, when it began to develop plans to demolish the property and build an upgraded motel. [2] 2] However, in 2016, the City of Dana Point alerted Debtor to several municipal violations. [3] 2] However, in 2016, the City of Dana Point alerted Debtor to several municipal violations. [3]