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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.)

  • Summarized by David Treacy , U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
  • 1 month 6 days ago
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

  • Summarized by Jonathan Batiste , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • 3 months 1 day ago
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
Tag(s):

Carnero G&P v. SN EF Maverick

  • Summarized by Jonathan Batiste , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • 3 months 1 week ago
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
Tag(s):

Bestwall LLC v. Official Committee of Asbestos Claimants

  • Summarized by Jonathan Batiste , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • 3 months 3 weeks ago
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.

  • Summarized by Danielle Scott , U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of West Virginia
  • 4 months 3 weeks ago
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
Tag(s):

SEI INSIEME LLC V. 307 ASSETS LLC

  • Summarized by Jonathan Batiste , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • 4 months 3 weeks ago
Citation:
No. 24-2881-bk (2nd Circuit, Sep 29,2025) Not Published
Case Status:
Affirmed
Ruling:
The circuit court affirmed the district court’s finding that Creditor’s appeal was equitably moot. Creditor did not move to stay the bankruptcy court’s confirmation order; relief would be...
Judge(s):
Reena Raggi, Raymond J. Lohier, Jr., and Michael H. Park
Tag(s):

In re: CONGOLEUM CORPORATION, et al.

  • Summarized by Jonathan Batiste , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • 6 months 6 days ago
Citation:
No. 23-1295 (3rd Circuit, Aug 22,2025) Published
Case Status:
Reversed
Ruling:
The circuit court affirmed the bankruptcy court’s decision to reopen Debtor’s bankruptcy case and to hold that Creditor could not recover against Appellant for environmental claims, reversing...
Judge(s):
Chagares, Matey, and Chung
Tag(s):

Leonard Thomas v Corizon Health, Inc.

  • Summarized by Jonathan Batiste , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • 6 months 3 weeks ago
Citation:
No. 25-1275 (7th Circuit, Jul 31,2025) Not Published
Case Status:
Dismissed
Ruling:
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit dismissed Claimant’s appeal after he did not respond to Debtor’s service of documents regarding his tort claim. Proper service depends on the...
Judge(s):
Easterbrook. St. Eve, and Lee
Tag(s):

Joe Whatley, Jr. v. Canadian Pacific Railway Co.

  • Summarized by Jonathan Batiste , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • 7 months 5 days ago
Citation:
No. 24-1477 (8th Circuit, Jul 03,2025) Published
Case Status:
Reversed and Remanded
Ruling:
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit reversed and remanded the district court’s decisions against applying a joint stipulation between Plaintiff and Defendant and against applying...
Judge(s):
Gruender, Benton, and Shepherd
Tag(s):

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