Rudy Giuliani scores rare legal win as judge dismisses bankruptcy case — but it comes with a huge asterisk

• A judge dismissed Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case, freeing him to appeal a $148 million judgment.
• It comes with a big asterisk: Giuliani can't seek bankruptcy protection again for 12 months.
• Now, all the civil lawsuits against Giuliani can continue to play out in courts.

The judge overseeing Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy granted him a rare legal win.

In a court order Friday, the judge dismissed the Chapter 11 case and allowed him to appeal the $148 million defamation judgment he owes.