Bankruptcy Judge Charles R. Merrill issued an opinion[1] on January 10, 2022 that proceeds from the pre-petition sale of a homestead not being exempt under the federal exemption 11 U.S.C. §522(d)(1. This provides, in relevant part, for an exemption in “the debtor’s...
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Setting Aside a Tax Sale through Bankruptcy
By: Dean A. Langdon It has long been the rule in bankruptcy cases that the price received for real property at a foreclosure sale was “reasonably equivalent value” and the transfer could not be set aside as a fraudulent transfer under 11 U.S.C. § 548. BFP v....
Critical Vendors and Preferences in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
By: Laura Day DelCotto A recent case out of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court made clear that the exact wording of the standard “critical vendor” order is important. The case is a great reminder that even boiler-plate orders entered in conjunction with first day hearings...
How to Deal with a Preference Lawsuit
If your company has been served with a lawsuit asserting preference claims, you will need to file an answer or other responsive pleading on or before the deadline asserted in the summons. To properly evaluate defenses, you will need to locate and identify the checks,...
Fraudulent Transfers and Liens
By: Dean A. Langdon A hallmark of bankruptcy is the ability of a trustee to recover fraudulent transfers from third parties. Fraudulent transfers include transferring property without being paid for it, transferring property for less than its worth, and making...