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In re: BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA and DELAWARE BSA, LLC

Citation:
25-1826 & 25-1900 (3rd Circuit, Jul 17,2026) Not Published
Case Status:
Affirmed
Ruling:
The Third Circuit affirmed the Delaware Bankruptcy Court and District Court, holding that abuse claimants who elected the confirmed Plan's $3,500 "Expedited Distribution" cannot later revoke that...
Judge(s):
Shwartz, Mascott, and McKee, Third Circuit Judges
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Acute, Inc. v. ECI Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Citation:
25-12829 (11th Circuit, Jul 07,2026) Not Published
Case Status:
Affirmed
Ruling:
Presented with two appeals arising out of the bankruptcy of ECI Pharmaceuticals LLC and BioRamo LLC (DRs) consolidated by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (DC), the U.S....
Judge(s):
Jill A. Pryor; Kevin Newsom; and Elizabeth L. Branch
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Adler v. Energy Debt Holdings

Citation:
25-20479 (5th Circuit, Jun 16,2026) Not Published
Case Status:
Affirmed
Ruling:
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court and bankruptcy court. The bankruptcy court held that a $25,000.00 sanction was warranted when Adler violated court orders by filing an adversary...
Judge(s):
Richman, Southwick, and Willett
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Storey Minerals v. EP Energy E&P

Citation:
24-20477 (5th Circuit, Mar 10,2026) Published
Case Status:
Affirmed
Ruling:
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court and bankruptcy court. The bankruptcy court had jurisdiction to decide the state-law issues underlying the administrative expense claim. The...
Judge(s):
Elrod, Duncan, Engelhardt
Tag(s):

HERLIHY V. DBMP, LLC

Citation:
24-2109 (4th Circuit, Feb 11,2026) Published
Case Status:
Affirmed
Ruling:
In a split decision, a panel of the United States Court of Appeals found that the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of a solvent entity created by the "Texas Two Step" was not a per se bad faith filing and...
Judge(s):
NIEMEYER, KING, and HARRIS, Circuit Judges
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Royal American Construction, Inc. v. Roofing Designs by JR, L.L.C. (In re Roofing Designs by JR, L.L.C.)

Citation:
25-20048 (5th Circuit, Jan 13,2026) Not Published
Case Status:
Affirmed
Ruling:
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment decision dismissing a bankruptcy debtor's counterclaims and third party claims in a non-adversary...
Judge(s):
Smith, Stewart, and Haynes
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA V. COALITION OF ABUSED SCOUTS FOR JUSTICE

Citation:
No. 25-1136 (3rd Circuit, Nov 21,2025) Not Published
Case Status:
Affirmed
Ruling:
Appellant did not make a substantial contribution to the reorganization process under Section 503(b)(3)(D). Appellant acted out of self-interest. Appellant’s stated fees included fees unrelated...
Judge(s):
Shwartz, Matey, and Montgomery-Reeves
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Carnero G&P v. SN EF Maverick

Citation:
No. 24-20207 (5th Circuit, Nov 13,2025) Published
Case Status:
Reversed and Remanded
Ruling:
The bankruptcy court misconstrued its post-confirmation jurisdiction. Such jurisdiction exists only where disputes relate to a bankruptcy plan’s execution or implementation. The post-confirmation...
Judge(s):
King, Jones, and Oldham
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Bestwall LLC v. Official Committee of Asbestos Claimants

Citation:
No. 24-1493 (4th Circuit, Oct 30,2025) Published
Case Status:
Affirmed
Ruling:
The circuit court denied Creditor’s petition for rehearing en banc. A debtor’s financial condition is irrelevant for the purpose of assessing federal court subject-matter jurisdiction in a...
Judge(s):
En banc, King (dissenting)
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HOBET MINING V. HORACE K. MEREDITH, JR.

Citation:
23-2157 (4th Circuit, Oct 01,2025) Published
Case Status:
Reversed and Remanded
Ruling:
The Fourth Circuit vacated the Department of Labor's Benefits Review Board decision. The Fourth Circuit held: (1) the Board erred in affirming the ALJ's conclusion that Arch was liable for...
Judge(s):
KING, AGEE, and QUATTLEBAUM
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