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Adversary Proceedings in Bankruptcy: What to Expect and Why They Matter

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You may recall Rudy Giuliani’s recent legal woes. First, he lost a defamation lawsuit and faced a judgment of $148.1 million. Then, after he filed for bankruptcy protection, he faced an adversary proceeding to determine his...more

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Court Must Sign Off on Post-Petition Settlement to Survive Discharge

Todd Christenson filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in November 2010. In February 2011, a federal bankruptcy court in Minnesota discharged Christenson’s debts and, later the same year, closed the case. But almost 15 years...more

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Fifth Circuit Reviews Approval Of Adversary Proceeding Settlement For Abuse Of Discretion

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In In re Beach v. Beach, the Fifth Circuit elaborated on its standard of review for adversary litigation settlements. No. 17-10481 (5th Cir. May 16, 2018). In this case, Debtor, a Dallas oil-and-gas businessman, formed a...more

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