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Control Of An LLC: Who Comes Out On Top – A Bankrupt Member Or The Member’s Chapter 7 Trustee?

In re B&M Land and Livestock, LLC, 498 B.R. 262 (Bankr. D. Nev. 2013) – A chapter 7 debtor that was the sole member and manager of a limited liability company filed a chapter 11 bankruptcy on behalf of the LLC.  The United … Continue reading

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Authority to File Bankruptcy: What Will a Court Consider?

In re Quad-C Funding LLC, 496 B.R. 135 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2013) – After a multi-member limited liability company filed a chapter 11 bankruptcy petition, one member (Crossroads) moved to dismiss the case on the basis that the filing was not properly authorized … Continue reading

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LLC Member: Is a Pre-Bankruptcy Expulsion Vulnerable to Attack?

Garcia v. Garcia (In re Garcia), 494 B.R. 799 (Bankr. E.D. N.Y. 2013) – Prior to bankruptcy, a chapter 11 debtor who had been a member of two limited liability companies was expelled by the other members on the basis that he … Continue reading

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Fraudulent Transfers: More Or Less Insolvent

Richardson v. Checker Acquisition Corp. (In re Checker Motors Corp.), 495 B.R. 355 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. 2013) – A chapter 11 liquidating trustee brought several proceedings to recover fraudulent transfers under both the Bankruptcy Code and a state version of the Uniform … Continue reading

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Bankruptcy Sales: “Free and Clear” Of An “Interest” May Even Extend To Blocking A Successor Unemployment Insurance Experience Rating

In re USA United Fleet Inc., 496 B.R. 79 (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. 2013) – A state used the debtors’ prepetition unemployment insurance experience rating to determine the unemployment insurance tax liability of a buyer of the debtors’ assets.  The buyer objected that … Continue reading

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Plan Options and the Absolute Priority Rule: What Is the Difference Between an Individual and an Entity Debtor (If Any)?

In re Lively, 717 F.3d 406 (5th Cir 2013) – An individual debtor that ended up in chapter 11 bankruptcy after his debts exceeded the chapter 13 limits proposed a plan of reorganization that allowed him to keep all of his … Continue reading

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