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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Court News & Announcements

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit invites applications for the position of Bankruptcy Administrator in the Middle District of Alabama. The role requires at least three years of active legal practice and offers an annual salary range from one hundred forty-seven thousand nine hundred forty-five dollars to two hundred nine thousand six hundred dollars.

Bankruptcy Civil

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Jun 16 2026

5th Cir. 25-20479 Per Curiam

In the Matter of Sourcewater, Incorporated. Debtor Joshua Adler v. Energy Debt Holdings L.L.C

The Fifth Circuit affirmed a sanctions order against a debtor's chief executive officer for violating bankruptcy court orders. The court held that the officer acted in bad faith by filing a priority challenge outside the designated timeline.

Bankruptcy Civil

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Jun 16 2026

11th Cir. UNKNOWN-1781656221051 Panel Decision

CA11 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Court News & Announcements

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit invites applications for the position of Bankruptcy Administrator in the Middle District of Alabama. The role requires at least three years of active legal practice and offers a salary range between one hundred forty-seven thousand nine hundred forty-five dollars and two hundred nine thousand six hundred dollars.

Bankruptcy Civil

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Jun 15 2026

6th Cir. 25-1957 Published

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Winget

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a judgment renewal and a civil contempt order against Larry J. Winget but reversed a judicial sale of his trust assets. The court held that the administrative agent had standing to enforce the judgment and that the auction conditions unfairly suppressed competition.

Bankruptcy Civil Standing Summary Judgment

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Jun 15 2026

10th Cir. 2:23-CV-02403-DDC-TJJ Panel Decision

Jackson v. Santander Consumer USA, et al.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court order staying a federal lawsuit pending the resolution of a parallel state court case. The appellate panel held that the appellant failed to preserve arguments challenging the stay and did not meet the rigorous standard for plain error review.

Appellate Jurisdiction Bankruptcy Civil

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Jun 15 2026

6th Cir. 25-1883 Unanimous

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Winget

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to vacate a judgment and its grant of a motion to renew a judgment against Larry J. Winget, holding that the successor administrative agent had standing to enforce the debt despite not being the original lender.

Bankruptcy Civil Standing Summary Judgment

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Jun 15 2026

6th Cir. 25-1958 Unanimous

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Winget

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to vacate a judgment and its grant of a motion to renew a judgment against Larry J. Winget, holding that Alter Domus had standing to enforce the debt despite not being the original lender.

Bankruptcy Civil Standing Summary Judgment

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Jun 12 2026

1st Cir. 25-1993 Panel Decision

In re: The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico v. Hernández Zorrilla

The First Circuit affirmed that a confirmed bankruptcy plan for Puerto Rico does not discharge personal-capacity claims against government officials. The court held that such claims constitute non-consensual third-party releases, which the plan expressly prohibits.

Bankruptcy Civil

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Jun 12 2026

8th Cir. 25-1654 Panel Decision

Mercy Health Network v. Mercy Hospital

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an appeal filed by a creditor challenging third-party releases in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. The court held that the creditor lacked standing because it had opted out of the releases and could not demonstrate a direct pecuniary injury from the bankruptcy court's order.

Bankruptcy Civil Standing

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Jun 10 2026

7th Cir. 25-2878 Panel Decision

In re Stephen Falkner and Ahmed Alayah Debtors-Appellees Appeals of: City of Chicago

The Seventh Circuit affirmed bankruptcy court orders confirming Chapter thirteen repayment plans that paid attorneys fees before nonpriority unsecured creditors. The court held that the Bankruptcy Code permits such payment timing and does not require attorneys to file proofs of claim for administrative expenses.

Bankruptcy Civil

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