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NexPoint v. Highland — 5th Cir. (Aug 3, 2026)

No. 25-11185 Argued August 3, 2026 Published August 8, 2026; updated August 23, 2026

The Fifth Circuit reviews an eight hundred twenty-six thousand dollar sanction against NexPoint Real Estate Partners, formerly H-C-R-E Partners, for pursuing a proof of claim in Highland Capital Management's bankruptcy. NexPoint says the record does not show bad faith or justify shifting Highland's later fees. Highland defends the finding and award. On August 14, 2026, the court affirmed, holding that clear and convincing evidence showed NexPoint filed and litigated the claim in bad faith and caused the fees that were shifted.

NexPoint v. Highland (No. 25-11185) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, argued August 3, 2026.

Sources
Argument audio — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (public domain, 17 U.S.C. § 105):https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/OralArgRecordings/25/25-11185_8-3-2026.mp3
Argument listing — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit:https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/oral-argument-recordings?docket=25-11185
Published opinion — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit:https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/25/25-11185-CV0.pdf

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