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17-CV-313 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co v. Country Visions Coop

17-CV-313 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co v. Country Visions Coop

Decision and Order Affirming Bankruptcy Court

Bankruptcy court’s decision denying real estate purchaser’s motion to enforce plan confirmation order against holder of right of first refusal was not legally or factually erroneous.  The holder of the ROFR had not received sufficient notice to protect its interest before the property was sold; and because the purchaser knew or should have known of the defect in title, it could not claim bona fide purchaser status.

Press Release: New Bankruptcy Judge

Chief Judge Diane S. Sykes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel M. Blise to a 14-year term as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Ms. Blise succeeds former Bankruptcy Judge Brett H. Ludwig, who was appointed to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin last September. Ms. Blise will take the oath of office and join the bankruptcy bench in Milwaukee on March 17, 2021.

18-CV-923 Hayes v. Wisconsin & Southern Railroad LLC et al

18-CV-923 Hayes v. Wisconsin & Southern Railroad LLC et al

Decision and Order Granting Motion to Dismiss

If presented with the question, the Wisconsin Supreme Court would likely hold that an insurer cannot, under a theory of unjust enrichment, seek reimbursement from its insured for the costs it expended defending a claim for which the policy did not provide coverage.

17-CV-1635 State v. Hansen

17-CV-1635 State v. Hansen

Decision and Order Reversing Bankruptcy Court

Bankruptcy court incorrectly concluded that penalty DWD assessed against debtor for failure to maintain worker’s compensation insurance fell outside the  exception to discharge in 11 U.S.C. §523(a)(7).

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