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May 9, 2025

In ‘13,’ a Creditor Wanted Debtors’ Counsels’ Fees to Come Last, Not First
Chicago’s Bankruptcy Judge Donald Cassling nixed an idea that would have made chapter 13 unpalatable for debtors’ counsel.
7th Circuit , Illinois , Illinois Northern District ,

June 11, 2020

Force Majeure Clause Cut an Illinois Debtor’s Rent by 75%
Chicago judge cut rent by 75% after governor prohibited on-premises dining in the debtor’s restaurant.
7th Circuit , Illinois , Illinois Northern District ,

October 30, 2018

Circuits Split on Trustee’s Ability to Extend the Dischargeability Deadline
A motion extending the dischargeability deadline does not require personal service on the debtor, Chicago judge rules.
7th Circuit , Illinois , Illinois Northern District ,

November 29, 2016

D’Oench Duhme Gives FDIC Broad Protection from Fraudulent Transfer Suits
Bank need not be a party to a secret agreement for D’Oench Duhme defense to apply.
7th Circuit , Illinois , Illinois Northern District ,
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