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Mar 30 2026
6th Cir. 25-8010 Published

In re SHARENNE L. TUCKER Debtor. SHARENNE L. TUCKER

The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Sixth Circuit reversed a bankruptcy court order confirming a Chapter 13 plan that attempted to retain a secured creditor's lien until the completion of plan payments rather than until discharge. The court held that the Bankruptcy Code's plain language requires lien retention until the earlier of debt payment or discharge, leaving no room for judicial modification when a debtor is ineligible for discharge.

Bankruptcy Civil Labor
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Mar 27 2026
5th Cir. 25-30410 Per Curiam

In the Matter of Tony Frederick Washington Debtor Tony Frederick Washington v. US Bank National Association; Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C.; Anthony Ciaccio; US Bank Trust National...

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a debtor's claim for damages, ruling that no automatic bankruptcy stay existed because the debtor had filed two prior cases within the preceding year that were dismissed. The court held that under 11 U.S.C. § 362(c)(4)(A)(i), the automatic stay is terminated entirely for repeat filers unless a specific motion is made to extend it.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 26 2026
3rd Cir. 1:23-cv-01038 Panel Decision

In re: TEAM SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, LLC Debtor STEVEN M. ACOSTA; JOHN S. MACIOROWSKI; CHRISTOPHER MOTT; DEBORAH EVANS MOTT v. GEORGE L. MILLER, in his capacity as Chapter 7 Trust...

The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's ruling that LLC members lacked the specific standing required to appeal a bankruptcy court's approval of a settlement. The court held that while the members had Article III standing, their financial interest in the outcome was too contingent to satisfy the prudential 'bankruptcy appellate standing' standard.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 25 2026
11th Cir. 0:23-cv-60260-MD Unpublished

JANICE ELLERY and LILIAN PATINO v. FAY SERVICING, LLC

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a complaint against a mortgage servicer, ruling that denying short sale requests does not constitute debt collection under the FDCPA. The court further held that challenges to a servicer's loss mitigation determinations do not qualify as covered errors requiring a response under RESPA.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 25 2026
10th Cir. 22-11934 Unpublished

In re RICKY DALE GRAHAM Debtor. RICKY DALE GRAHAM

The United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Tenth Circuit affirmed a bankruptcy court's dismissal of a Chapter 13 case with prejudice after the debtor violated the terms of a prior Agreed Judgment. The court held that the debtor waived arguments regarding the validity of the settlement and due process by failing to raise them timely or adequately on appeal.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 25 2026
5th Cir. 24-10788 Panel Decision

Securities and Exchange Commission v. Timothy Barton

The Fifth Circuit dismissed Timothy Barton's appeal regarding specific receivership orders for lack of jurisdiction while affirming the district court's approval of a property sale. The court clarified that while receiverships have broad powers to manage assets, interlocutory appeals are limited to orders appointing receivers or refusing to wind them up.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 24 2026
4th Cir. 25-1004 Panel Decision

Rouse v. Fader

The Fourth Circuit held that servicemembers suing over alleged Servicemembers Civil Relief Act violations lacked Article III standing because their injuries were not traceable to the acts of the Governor or state judges. The court vacated the lower court's judgment and remanded with instructions to dismiss the case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 24 2026
1st Cir. 25-1304 Panel Decision

Manzo v. Wohlstadter

The First Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a securities fraud lawsuit, holding that the claims arose out of promissory notes containing a valid forum selection clause. The court rejected arguments that the clause was unenforceable under Massachusetts public policy or that the suit fell outside its scope.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 23 2026
10th Cir. 2:22-CR-00173-JNP-1) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. RICHARD VILLANUEVA MITCHELL

The Tenth Circuit affirmed Richard Villanueva Mitchell's conviction for making a false bankruptcy declaration, rejecting his claim that the trial court erred by omitting a materiality element from the jury instructions. The court held that because Mitchell himself requested the omission of that element, he invited the error and cannot now challenge it on appeal.

Bankruptcy Civil
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