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Mar 20 2026
4th Cir. 24-2169 Panel Decision

RUBEN PALAZZO v. BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, now known as Community Loan Servicing LLC; MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, d/b/a M&T Bank

The Fourth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for mortgage servicers, holding that monthly statements, payoff requests, and tax forms sent during a debtor's Chapter 13 bankruptcy were purely informational and did not constitute prohibited debt collection. The court reasoned that explicit disclaimers clarifying the documents' non-collection purpose prevented them from violating the automatic stay or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Bankruptcy Civil Summary Judgment
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Mar 20 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-1757 Panel Decision

National Veterans Legal Services Program v. United States

The Federal Circuit affirmed a district court's approval of a $125 million settlement resolving a nationwide class action regarding excessive PACER fees. The court held that the district court had jurisdiction under the Little Tucker Act and that the settlement terms, including attorney fees and incentive awards, were fair and reasonable.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 19 2026
9th Cir. 2:24-cv-00417-SAB Unpublished

JUN DAM v. MARK D. WALDRON, Chapter 7 Trustee; Ms. PAMELA MARIE EGAN Esquire Bankruptcy Counsel; POTOMAC LAW GROUP, PLLC; GIGA WATT BANKRUPTCY ESTATE

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Jun Dam's claims against a bankruptcy trustee and counsel, ruling that Dam lacked prudential standing to assert third-party rights. However, the court vacated the dismissal with prejudice, instructing the district court to dismiss the claims without prejudice due to a lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.

Bankruptcy Civil Standing
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Mar 18 2026
5th Cir. 25-20119 Panel Decision

In the Matter of Instant Brands Acquisition Holdings Inc. Et al. Debtor GuangDong Midea Consumer Electric Manufacturing Company Limited; FoShan ShunDe Midea Electrical Heating A...

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the bankruptcy court's ruling that individual purchase orders under a master supply agreement are divisible contracts, allowing a debtor to retain indemnification rights for completed transactions. This decision clarifies that when parties negotiate distinct terms for each order, those orders remain separate from the overarching master agreement for bankruptcy assignment purposes.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 18 2026
4th Cir. 25-1439 Panel Decision

Goldman Sachs Bank USA, d/b/a Marcus by Goldman Sachs v. Rhea Ann Brown; Gregory Kevin Maze

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling denying a motion to compel arbitration of a Bankruptcy Code automatic stay violation claim. The court held that resolving such adversary proceedings in bankruptcy is constitutionally authorized and that forcing arbitration would undermine the uniform administration of bankruptcy cases.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Mar 17 2026
5th Cir. 25-10999 Per Curiam

In the Matter of Highland Capital Management, L.P. Debtor Dugaboy Investment Trust v. Highland Capital Management, L.P.; Highland Claimant Trust

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an adversary complaint seeking an accounting of assets from a bankruptcy claimant trust. The court held that the appellant, holding only a contingent and unvested trust interest, lacked standing to demand disclosure under the trust agreement's clear terms.

Bankruptcy Civil Motion to Dismiss
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Mar 16 2026
7th Cir. 25-2138 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. BERNARD SEIDLING

The Seventh Circuit affirmed Bernard Seidling's bankruptcy fraud conviction, ruling that the district court properly admitted video evidence to rebut his claims of severe illness. The court held that the videos were relevant to the truth of his health representations and that their probative value was not substantially outweighed by any risk of unfair prejudice.

Bankruptcy Civil
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