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Michigan Bankruptcy Court Finds Commercial Loan Not Usurious Under Michigan’s “Distressing” Framework of Usury Statutes

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On March 17, 2025, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan denied a borrower’s motion for summary judgment, finding that a secured loan did not violate Michigan’s usury laws. In so holding, the court...more

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Slamming the Backdoor on Non-Consensual Third-Party Releases

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Non-Consensual Third-Party Releases are Not Permissible in Section 363 Sales or Rule 9019 Settlements, Regardless of the Suggestions of Some Bankruptcy Courts...more

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Delaware Bankruptcy Court Treats Royalty Owner Claims as Unsecured

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If you are a royalty owner and have questions about how your claim is likely to be treated when your lessee/operator goes into bankruptcy in Delaware, In re MTE Holdings LLC is a significant case....more

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Federal Appeals Court Rules on Requirements for Involuntary Bankruptcy

Section 303 of the Bankruptcy Code allows creditors to initiate an involuntary bankruptcy case against a debtor. The petition initiating the case must be filed by creditors holding claims aggregating to at least $10,000, and...more

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