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AKHLAGHPOUR V. ORANTES, ET AL.

  • Summarized by Jonathan Batiste , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • 1 month 1 week ago
Citation:
24-2625 (9th Circuit, Jan 20,2026) Published
Case Status:
Reversed and Remanded
Ruling:
Bankruptcy courts may provide Barton approval after debtors have already initiated cases in other forums. Orders allowing debtors to sue others in different forums pursuant to Barton do not...
Judge(s):
Kim McLane Wardlaw, Anthony D. Johnstone, and Scott H. Rash
Tag(s):

Vining v. Charles J. Taunt & Assoc., P.C. (In re M.T.G., Inc.)

  • Summarized by David Treacy , U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
  • 1 month 2 weeks ago
Citation:
24-1979 (6th Circuit, Jan 14,2026) Published
Case Status:
Affirmed
Ruling:
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a bankruptcy court's summary judgment dismissal of a successor chapter 7 trustee's claims against the original trustee and the debtor's...
Judge(s):
Kethledge, Larsen, Bloomekatz
Tag(s):

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 2 weeks 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
Tag(s):

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