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Rochelle's Daily Wire
Concurrent Representation of a Major Creditor/Shareholder Is/Isn’t Disqualifying
In re Invitae Corp.
Concurrent representation of a 43% shareholder was disqualifying while representing a creditor with 79% of the debt did not disqualify.
What Are ‘7’ Trustees Paid When the Case Converts to ‘13’ Before Distributions?
In re Cummings
Courts have at least six theories about compensation for chapter 7 trustees for valuable services rendered when the case converts to chapter 13 before the trustee has made any distributions.
Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Judges Disagree on Allowing Emotional Distress Damages
In re Griffin and In re Valdellon
One day apart, bankruptcy judges in the Ninth Circuit disagreed on emotional distress damages for violations of the discharge injunction.
Amending a Claim After Confirmation Requires ‘Compelling Circumstances’
In re Highland Capital Management LP
The Fifth Circuit joins two other circuits in requiring ‘more’ to amend a proof of claim after confirmation of a chapter 11 plan.
