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David J. Pierce Trust U/A v. Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

Citation:
17-1339 (4th Circuit, Feb 20,2018) Not Published
Case Status:
Affirmed
Ruling:
In a per curiam opinion, the Fourth Circuit affirmed the "thorough, well-reasoned opinions" of the Bankruptcy Court and the District Court that the Debtor, Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., could...
Judge(s):
Circuit Judges Thacker and Harris and Senior Circuit Judge Shedd.
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PEM Entities LLC v. Province Grande Olde Liberty, LLC, et al. (In re Province Grande Olde Liberty, LLC)

Citation:
Case No. 15-1669 (4th Cir., Aug. 12, 2016)
Ruling:
Fourth Circuit reviewed bankruptcy court's analysis of the eleven factors adopted in In re Dornier Aviation (North America), Inc., 453 F.3d 225 (4th Cir. 2006) and, in a per curiam decision,...
Judge(s):
Chief Judge Roger L. Gregory, Circuit Judge William B. Traxler, Jr., and Senior U.S. District Judge Joseph F. Anderson, sitting by designation
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Biltmore Investments, LTD v. TD Bank, N.A.

Citation:
Biltmore Investments, LTD v. TD Bank, N.A., Case No. 15-1076 (4th Cir. Oct. 1, 2015) (unpublished) (per curiam).
Ruling:
The court of appeals held the automatic stay expired upon confirmation of a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization. The district court erred in extending the automatic stay stay to enjoin a bank from...
Judge(s):
Before Circuit Judges Paul V. Niemeyer,Robert B. King, and Roger L. Gregory.
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Jones v. Dancel

Citation:
14-2160; 4th Cir. July 6, 2015
Ruling:
In a unanimous decision, a three judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit confirmed that judicial review of arbitration awards is “severely circumscribed” and...
Judge(s):
Judge Keenan wrote the opinion in which Chief Judge Traxler and Judge Gregory joined.
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Susquehanna Bank v. USA/IRS (In re Restivo Auto Body)

Citation:
Susquehanna Bank v. USA/IRS, No. 13-2249 (4th Cir. October 31, 2014)
Ruling:
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals parsed the langue of Section 6323(h)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code to determine the priority under Maryland law of an IRS tax lien and a bank deed of trust...
Judge(s):
Before Circuit Judges NIEMEYER, WYNN, and FLOYD.
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Anderson v. Architectural Glass Construction, Inc. (In re Phister)

Citation:
Case No. 12-2465 (4th Cir. April 17, 2014)
Ruling:
In a published decision, the Fourth Circuit reversed the decision of the District Court of South Carolina which had reversed the bankruptcy court's decision that the debtor's transfer of her...
Judge(s):
Before Circuit Judges Motz, King and Shedd. Judge Motz wrote the majority opinion, in which Judge King joined. Judge Shedd wrote a dissenting opinion.
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Branigan v. Davis (In re Davis)

Citation:
Branigan v. Davis (In re Davis) Case No. 12-1184 (4th Cir. May 10, 2013)
Ruling:
In two “Chapter 20” cases, the Fourth Circuit affirmed confirmation orders stripping off valueless junior liens against debtors’ property. In a 2-1 ruling, the Court rejected the argument of...
Judge(s):
Before Circuit Judges Paul V. Niemeyer, Barbara Milano Keenan, and Andre M. Diaz. Judge Diaz wrote the majority opinion, in which Judge Niemeyer joined. Judge Keenan wrote a dissenting opinion.
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