Judge Burton R. Lifland Written Opinions

Judge Burton R. Lifland

All Written Opinions (published and non-published since April 2005)

In Re: C.C. Ming (U.S.A.) Limited Partnership Date Filed: 04/25/2005
case number: 03-13369-brl 73139_82_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 4/25/2005 with findings of fact, conclusions of law and order confirming the debtor's plan of reorganization dated March 22, 2005 . (related document(s)[65])

In Re: Saltire Industrial, Inc. Date Filed: 05/03/2005
case number: 04-15389-brl 109287_129_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 5/3/2005 Re: memorandum endorsement and extract from bench ruling of May 3, 2005. (related document(s)[112])

In Re: Cross Media Marketing Corporation Date Filed: 05/06/2005
case number: 03-13901-brl 74752_467_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion: Extract of Bench Ruling of May 4, 2005 signed on 5/4/2005 Allowing Late-Filed Administrative Claim (related document(s)456).

In Re: Spiegel, Inc. Date Filed: 05/25/2005
case number: 03-11540-brl 67434_3590_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion, signed 5/25/2005: Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sec. 1129(a) and Rule 3020 of the FRBP Confirming Modified First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization of Affiliated Debtors and Grnting Related Relief.

In Re: Joel A Adler Date Filed: 07/28/2005
case number: 02-16092-brl 62171_152_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 7/28/2005, Extract of Bench Ruling Granting Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice. (related document(s)[135])

In Re: Pereira v. Stern et al Date Filed: 10/25/2005
case number: 99-08649-brl 14727_24_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Judgment signed on 10/17/2005. JUDGMENT INDEX NUMBER BC 05.0293

In Re: Williams Communications Group, Inc. Date Filed: 10/26/2005
case number: 02-11957-brl 50198_607_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision signed on 10/26/2005 on Motion for Directions to Implement Consent Order (related document(s)[602]).

In Re: Spiegel, Inc. Date Filed: 10/31/2005
case number: 03-11540-brl 67434_4211_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Decision signed on 10/31/2005 Denying Motion for Enlargement of Time in Which to File Notice of Appeal (related document(s)[4160]).

In Re: La Mutuelle du Mans Assurances IARD UK Branch MMA Date Filed: 12/07/2005
case number: 05-60100-brl 145476_9_opinion.pdf
Order signed on 12/7/2005 at 11:00AM Granting Recognition and Relief in Aid of Foreign Main Proceeding Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sections 1517, 1520, 1521 (related document(s)8, 6, 5).

In Re: Geltzer v. Artists Marketing Corp. et al Date Filed: 01/11/2006
case number: 02-02714-brl 54764_13_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law signed on 1/11/2006 (related document(s)[1], [5], [6], [12]).

In Re: Spiegel, Inc. Date Filed: 01/12/2006
case number: 03-11540-brl 67434_4309_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Extract of Bench Ruling signed on 1/12/2006 Disallowing Amended Claims (related document(s)[4155], [4135]).

In Re: Kassover et al v. Prism Venture Partners, L.L.C. et al Date Filed: 01/12/2006
case number: 05-02437-brl 132697_18_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 1/12/2006 Granting Motion to Remand (related document(s)[2], [1]).

In Re: Geltzer v. Artists Marketing Corp. et al Date Filed: 01/13/2006
case number: 02-02714-brl 54764_14_opinion.pdf
Errata Order signed on 1/13/2006. RE: Written Opinion/Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law signed on 1/11/2006 (related document(s)[13]).

In Re: Spiegel, Inc. Date Filed: 01/19/2006
case number: 03-11540-brl 67434_4320_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Decision signed on 1/19/2006 Granting Motion to Dismiss Claims Filed by Jannette Hughes, Lance Schubert, J. Marcel Enterprises, J. Marcel De Mexico and J. Marcel Enterprises of Yuma Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (related document(s)[4296], [2775], [4310], [2133], [4245]).

In Re: Board of Directors of Telecom Argentina S.A. as Fo Date Filed: 02/24/2006
case number: 05-17811-brl 133486_40_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law signed on 2/24/2006 Granting Section 304 Petition and Issuing Declaratory Relief (related document(s)[1]).

In Re: Geltzer v. Giachetto et al Date Filed: 03/30/2006
case number: 02-02549-brl 52906_13_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Determination of Motion for Order Striking the Defendant's Answer and Entering a Default Judgment Against the Defendants signed on 3/30/2006. (related document(s)[11], [10]).

In Re: Spiegel, Inc. Date Filed: 08/16/2006
case number: 03-11540-brl 67434_4487_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Finding of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order signed on 8/16/2006 Denying Motion of Peter Rosenbaum Photography Corporation for a Declaratory Ruling Pursuant to Sections 105(a) and 1109(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, etc. and Denying Related Relief (related document(s)[4405]).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 08/28/2006
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_3204_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Extract of Bench Ruling signed on 8/28/2006 Denying Motion Directing Debtors To Assume or Reject Executory Contracts With Sypris And Granting Additional Relief (related document(s)[2986]).

In Re: Cairns & Associates, Inc. v. Conopco, Inc. Date Filed: 08/29/2006
case number: 05-01486-brl 124078_40_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Extract of Bench Ruling signed on 8/29/2006 Denying Motion to Amend Complaint and Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (related document(s)[35]).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 09/05/2006
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_3380_opinion.pdf
Extract of Bench Ruling Signed On 9/5/2006 Denying Motion Of Dana Corporation For An Order Authorizing Dana To Enter Into Employment Agreements With Its President And Chief Executive Officer And Five Key Executives Of His Core Management Team. (related document(s)[1601])

In Re: Spiegel, Inc. Date Filed: 10/19/2006
case number: 03-11540-brl 67434_4559_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 10/19/2006. Memorandum Decision and Order Denying Claim for Transaction Fee. (related document(s)[4473])

In Re: Calpine Corporation, et al. v. Nevada Power Company et al Date Filed: 10/25/2006
case number: 06-01683-brl 150619_30_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion. Memorandum Decision signed on 10/25/2006 Staying Litigation. (related document(s)[2])

In Re: Stupakoff et al v. Otto Doosan Mail Order Ltd. et al Date Filed: 11/01/2006
case number: 06-01554-brl 149712_14_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion and Order signed on 11/1/2006 Denying Plaintiff's Request for an Order Modifying The Plan Injunction and Granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. (related document(s)[5])

In Re: Spiegel, Inc. Date Filed: 11/01/2006
case number: 03-11540-brl 67434_4568_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion and Order signed on 11/1/2006 Denying Plaintiff's Request for an Order Modifying The Plan Injunction and Granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss.

In Re: Cairns & Associates, Inc. v. Conopco, Inc. Date Filed: 11/14/2006
case number: 05-01486-brl 124078_58_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 11/14/2006. (related document(s)[52])

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 11/30/2006
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_4193_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Opinion signed on 11/30/2006 Approving, in Part, Debtors' Motion for Authorization to Assume Employment Agreements for Approval of a Long Term Incentive Plan and Related Relief (related document(s)[3530], [4016]).

In Re: Rosetta Resources Operating LP et al v. Pogo Producing Company Date Filed: 01/04/2007
case number: 06-01757-brl 151800_23_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 1/3/2007 Denying Pogo Production Company's Motion to Dismiss and Request for Abstention (related document(s)[7], [13]).

In Re: Gredd v. Bear, Stearns Securities Corp. Date Filed: 01/09/2007
case number: 01-02606-brl 33347_136_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 1/9/2007 Denying Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment to Dismiss and Granting Trustee's Motion for Summary Judgment (related document(s)[94]).

In Re: Joseph Myers, Unsecured Trust Administrator of Cro v. Jason Ellsworth et al Date Filed: 01/11/2007
case number: 05-02215-brl 127784_18_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 1/11/2007 Denying Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (related document(s)[11]).

In Re: Spiegel, Inc. Date Filed: 01/23/2007
case number: 03-11540-brl 67434_4638_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 1/23/2007 Enforcing the Plan Injunction and Granting Related Relief (related document(s)[4618]).

In Re: Spiegel, Inc. Date Filed: 01/23/2007
case number: 03-11540-brl 67434_4639_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 1/23/2007 Denying Motion to Transfer Venue (related document(s)[4611]).

In Re: Silicon Graphics, Inc. v. Merrill Lynch Trust Co. of California et al Date Filed: 02/13/2007
case number: 06-01560-brl 149777_19_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 2/13/2007 Granting Motion to Dismiss ERISA Preempted Claim and Denying Cross-Motion to Amend (related document(s)[11]).

In Re: Gredd v. Bear, Stearns Securities Corp. Date Filed: 02/15/2007
case number: 01-02606-brl 33347_144_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 2/15/2007 Granting Final Judgment Pursuant to FRCP 54 (related document(s)[138]).

In Re: Calpine Corporation Date Filed: 03/01/2007
case number: 05-60200-brl 146094_3839_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 3/1/2007 Denying Motion Brought Under Rule 60(b) for Relief from the Order Approving the Sale of Certain Turbines (related document(s)[3571]).

In Re: Calpine Corporation Date Filed: 03/05/2007
case number: 05-60200-brl 146094_3875_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 3/5/2007 Granting, In Part, Debtors? Motion For An Order (i) Authorizing Debtors To Obtain Replacement Postpetition Financing To (A) Refinance Existing Postpetition Financing And (B) Repay Prepetition Debt; (ii) Allowing Debtors? Limited Objection To Claims; And (iii) Determining Value Of Secured Claims (related document(s)[3481]).

In Re: Spiegel, Inc. Date Filed: 04/04/2007
case number: 03-11540-brl 67434_4668_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 4/4/2007 Denying Motion for Reconsideration (related document(s)[4632]).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 04/19/2007
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_5136_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 4/19/2007 Regarding Reclamation Claims Under Section 546(c) of the BAPCPA (related document(s)[3612]).

In Re: Bethlehem Steel Corporation v. Luscar Ltd. Date Filed: 04/26/2007
case number: 03-09665-brl 82749_29_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Extract of Bench Ruling signed on 4/25/2007 Granting Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (related document(s)[17]).

In Re: Rosetta Resources Operating LP et al v. Pogo Producing Company Date Filed: 04/30/2007
case number: 06-01757-brl 151800_48_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 4/30/2007 Staying Litigation (related document(s)[28], [26]).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 05/30/2007
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_5398_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 5/30/2007 Denying Request to File Late 503(b)(9) Claim (related document(s)[5108]).

In Re: IBF Fund Liquidating LLC v. Chadmoore Wireless Group Inc. et al Date Filed: 07/19/2007
case number: 07-01482-brl 154805_155_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum and Order signed on 7/19/2007 Denying Motion to Alter or Amend Contempt Order (related document(s)[116]).

In Re: Lionel L.L.C. Date Filed: 08/03/2007
case number: 04-17324-brl 114022_658_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 8/3/2007 Regarding Claims Objections, Estimation Procedures, Stay Modification and Extension of Exclusivity (related document(s)[615], [595], [588], [651]).

In Re: Lionel L.L.C. Date Filed: 08/03/2007
case number: 04-17324-brl 114022_659_opinion.pdf
Amended Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 8/3/2007 Regarding Claims Objections, Estimation Procedures, Stay Modification and Extension of Exclusivity (related document(s)[615], [595], [588], [651]).

In Re: Gomez-Cuevas v. Barrios Date Filed: 08/20/2007
case number: 06-01909-brl 152626_12_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 8/20/2007 Dismissing Non-Dischargeability Complaint (related document(s)[1]).

In Re:Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Master Fund, Ltd. Date Filed: 08/30/2007
case number: 07-12383-brl 158969_24_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Decision and Order signed on 8/30/2007 Denying Recognition of Foreign Proceeding (related document(s)1).

In Re:Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credits Strategies Enhanced Leverage Master Fund, Ltd Date Filed: 08/30/2007
case number: 07-12384-brl 158971_22_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Decision and Order signed on 8/30/2007 Denying Recognition of Foreign Proceeding (related document(s)1).

In Re: Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategi Date Filed: 09/05/2007
case number: 07-12383-brl 158969_26_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Amended Decision and Order signed on 9/5/2007 Denying Recognition of Foreign Proceeding. (related document(s)[1], [24])

In Re: Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credits Strateg Date Filed: 09/05/2007
case number: 07-12384-brl 158971_25_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Amended Decision and Order signed on 9/5/2007 Denying Recognition of Foreign Proceeding. (related document(s)[1], [22])

In Re: Bally Total Fitness of Greater New York, Inc. Date Filed: 09/17/2007
case number: 07-12395-brl 158987_466_opinion.pdf Exhibits 1 2 3 4 5
Written Opinion/Finding of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order signed on 9/17/2007 (I) Approving Disclosure Statement and (II) Confirming the Debtors' First Amended Joint Prepackaged Plan of Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (related document(s)[36], [183], [37], [26], [184]).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 10/03/2007
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_6357_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 10/3/2007 Denying Motion for Stay Pending Determination of Withdrawal of Reference Motion (related document(s)[6205]).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 10/03/2007
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_6368_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 10/3/2007 Granting Omnibus Objection of Debtors and Debtors in Possession Seeking to Disallow Claims Relating to Litigation of the Pennsylvania Wiretap Act (related document(s)[5755]).

In Re: IBF Fund Liquidating LLC v. Chadmoore Wireless Group Inc. et al Date Filed: 10/03/2007
case number: 07-01482-brl 154805_184_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 10/3/2007 Determining Motions and Cross Motions for Summary Judgment. (related document(s)[92])

In Re: Calpine Corporation Date Filed: 10/04/2007
case number: 05-60200-brl 146094_6192_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 10/4/2007 Denying Stay Pending Appeal (related document(s)[6167]).

In Re: Calpine Corporation v. Rosetta Resources, Inc. Date Filed: 10/24/2007
case number: 07-01760-brl 158126_32_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 10/24/2007 Denying Motion to Dismiss Complaint (related document(s)[12]).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 11/06/2007
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_6827_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 11/6/2007 Denying Motion for Abstention and Stay Relief and Granting Summary Judgment Disallowing Claim (related document(s)[6078], [6687]).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 11/14/2007
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_6920_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 11/14/2007 Granting Summary Judgment Disallowing Claim (related document(s)[5985]).

In Re: Calpine Corporation Date Filed: 12/19/2007
case number: 05-60200-brl 146094_7256_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order signed on 12/19/2007 Confirming Sixth Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (related document(s)[7237]).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 12/26/2007
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_7509_opinion.pdf Appendices I II III
Written Opinion and Order Signed on 12/26/2007 Confirming Third Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization of Debtors an Debtors-In-Possession (related document(s)[6671])

In Re: Alper Holdings USA, Inc. Date Filed: 01/16/2008
case number: 07-12148-brl 158534_123_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 1/15/2008 Granting Objection of Alper Holdings USA, Inc. to Proofs of Claim (Claim Nos. 20 and 21) Filed by Flake Plaintiffs (related document(s)67).

In Re: Calpine Corporation Date Filed: 01/24/2008
case number: 05-60200-brl 146094_7478_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 1/24/2008 Denying Motion of Compania Internacional Financiera, S.A., Coudree Global Equities Fund, Standard Bank Of London and Leonardo Capital Fund SPC for a Limited Stay Pending Appeal of Confirmation Order and Plan Modification Order (related document(s)[7256], [7253], [7446]).

In Re: Alper Holdings USA, Inc. Date Filed: 02/25/2008
case number: 07-12148-brl 158534_157_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 2/25/2008 Granting Objections of Alper Holdings USA, Inc. to Proofs of Claim Filed by (i) Armstrong Plaintiffs and (ii) Holt Plaintiffs (related document(s)[115], [117]).

In Re: Calpine Corporation Date Filed: 03/12/2008
case number: 05-60200-brl 146094_7716_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 3/12/2008 Granting Debtors' Motion to Disallow Claim for Bonus Compensation (related document(s)[7699], [6017], [6013], [6014], [7491], [5673]).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 03/17/2008
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_7860_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 3/17/2008 Denying Motion for Reconsideration (related document(s)[6873], [7763], [7775]).

In Re: Lionel L.L.C. Date Filed: 03/31/2008
case number: 04-17324-brl 114022_819_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Finding of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order signed on 3/31/2008 Confirming the Debtors' Joint Plan of Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (related document(s)[688], [604], [713], [784]).

In Re: Costa v. Kittrell & Kittrell, P.C. et al Date Filed: 04/01/2008
case number: 07-03246-brl 163609_17_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 4/1/2008 Granting Defendants' Motion for Order Dismissing Plaintiff's Complaint (related document(s)[8], [7], [1]).

In Re: Alper Holdings USA, Inc. Date Filed: 04/03/2008
case number: 07-12148-brl 158534_199_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 4/3/2008 on Objection of Alper Holdings USA, Inc. to Proofs of Claim (Claim Nos. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 (related document(s)[158]).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 06/19/2008
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_8147_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Decision and Order signed on 6/19/2008 Denying Motion for Allowance and Reimbursement of Fees and Expenses Pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Bankruptcy Code (related document(s)[7819]).

In Re: Calpine Corporation Date Filed: 06/25/2008
case number: 05-60200-brl 146094_7843_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 6/25/2008 Denying Motion to Toll the Time Period for Filing of a Complaint Seeking Modification of an Order of Confirmation (related document(s)[7834]).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 07/23/2008
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_8234_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 7/23/2008 Denying Informal/Late-Filed Proof of Claim (related document(s)[8115]).

In Re: Calpine Corporation Date Filed: 08/04/2008
case number: 05-60200-brl 146094_7903_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order signed on 8/4/2008, Granting Claims Objection (related document(s)[7837])

In Re: G.M. Crocetti, Inc. v. HRH Construction LLC Date Filed: 08/26/2008
case number: 08-01065-brl 164672_15_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 8/26/2008 Granting Motion of HRH Construction, LLC for Partial Summary Judgment (related document(s)[10]).

In Re: Alper Holdings USA, Inc. Date Filed: 09/10/2008
case number: 07-12148-brl 158534_276_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 9/10/2008 on Objection of Alper Holdings USA, Inc. to Proofs of Claim (Claim Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Filed by Schrader-Bridgeport International, Inc. (related document(s)[245])

In Re: Calpine Corporation Date Filed: 09/26/2008
case number: 05-60200-brl 146094_7975_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 9/26/2008 on Reorganized Debtors' Motion for Summary Adjudication of SAI Claims and SAI Trust's Countermotion for Summary Judgment (related document(s)[7913], [7917]).

In Re: Gibson et al v. Kassover et al Date Filed: 10/30/2008
case number: 01-03569-brl 42629_105_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 10/30/2008 Dismissing Adversary Proceeding (related document(s)[93]).

In Re: Alper Holdings USA, Inc. Date Filed: 12/11/2008
case number: 07-12148-brl 158534_333_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law signed on 12/11/2008 Relating to an Order Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Section 1129(a), Confirming First Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Alper Holdings USA, Inc. (related document(s)[322], [298]).

In Re: TAMMAN et al v. Schinazi et al Date Filed: 01/12/2009
case number: 06-01782-brl 151877_43_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 1/12/2009 Re: Excepting Debt from Discharge.

In Re: Martin Francis International Associates IN v. Faber Date Filed: 01/12/2009
case number: 08-01408-brl 171158_10_opinion.pdf
(CORRECTED) Written Opinion signed on 1/12/2009 Dismissing Complaint Objecting To Discharge/Dischargeability (related document(s)[8], [9]).

In Re: Chateaugay Corporation and Oil States Industries, Inc. Date Filed: 01/14/2009
case number: 86-11270-brl 173294_10807_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 1/14/2009 Enforcing Confirmation Order and Discharge Injunction (related document(s)[10791]).

In Re: Rosenman Family, LLC v. Picard et al Date Filed: 02/24/2009
case number: 09-01000-brl 174977_18_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 2/24/2009 Granting Defendant's Motion for an Order Dismissing Plaintiff's Complaint (related document(s)[10]).

In Re: Securities Investor Protection Corporation v. Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities, LLC. Date Filed: 02/24/2009
case number: 08-01789-brl 174497_124_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 2/24/2009 Denying Motion to Modify Order Establishing Deadlines for the Filing of Customer Claims (related document(s)[80]).

In Re: Takeout, Inc. by its Official Committee of Unsecur v. Favour Century Limited a/d/b/a Ascent Mung Hung Date Filed: 03/17/2009
case number: 07-01666-brl 155914_11_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Decision and Order signed on 3/17/2009 Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment (related document(s)[8]).

In Re: Great American Insurance Company v. Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation Date Filed: 03/27/2009
case number: 09-01023-brl 175671_16_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 3/27/2009 Dismissing Adversary Complaint (related document(s)[9]).

In Re: Great American Insurance Company v. Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation Date Filed: 03/30/2009
case number: 09-01023-brl 175671_17_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Errata Order signed on 3/30/2009 (related document(s)[16]).

In Re: Bally Total Fitness of Greater New York, Inc. Date Filed: 04/07/2009
case number: 08-14818-brl 174036_875_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 4/7/2009 Denying: 1) Motion For Order To Allow Class Proof Of Claim By The Carrera Class Claimants; 2) Motion By The Carrera Class Claimants For Order Lifting The Automatic Stay, Or In The Alternative, For Class Certification; And 3) Creditor Francisco Flores Motion For Class Certification (related document(s)[603], [717], [664]).

In Re: Calpine Energy Services, L.P. v. Reliant Energy Electric Solutions, LLC Date Filed: 05/07/2009
case number: 08-01251-brl 168131_43_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 5/7/2009 Denying Motion of Reliant Energy Electric Solutions, L.L.C. for Summary Judgment (related document(s)[18], [19]).

In Re: Luis A. Ramos and Zoraida Ramos Date Filed: 05/14/2009
case number: 09-10858-brl 176576_21_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 5/14/2009 Denying Debtors Motion To Vacate The Prior Order Granting Relief From The Automatic Stay And Denying Debtors Motion To Convert Their Chapter 7 Petition To One Under Chapter 13 (relateddocument(s)[17], [20], [11], [19], [13], [16], [10]).

In Re: Peskin et al v. Picard Date Filed: 09/10/2009
case number: 09-01272-brl 181627_42_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision and Order Signed on 9/10/2009 Granting the Trustee's Motion to Dismiss the Plaintiffs' Complaint. (related document(s)[11])

In Re: Securities Investor Protection Corporation v. Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities, LLC. Date Filed: 09/11/2009
case number: 08-01789-brl 174497_417_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 9/10/2009 Granting the Trustee's Motion to Dismiss the Plaintiffs' Complaint, Approving Order to Schedule Hearing on "Net Equity" Issue and Granting Customers' Motion to be Heard on Trustee's Motion to Dismiss and on Net Equity Issue in Adversary Proceeding No. 09-1272. (related document(s)[405], [395], [411], [406], [407], [412]). (Saenz De Viteri, Monica) Docket Text Modified on 9/11/2009

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Cohmad Securities Corporation et al Date Filed: 10/26/2009
case number: 09-01305-brl 182098_90_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 10/26/2009 Denying Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (related document(s)[52], [51], [50]).

In Re: Securities Investor Protection Corporation v. Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities, LLC. et a Date Filed: 03/01/2010
case number: 08-01789-brl 174497_1999_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 3/1/2010 Granting Trustees Motion For An Order (1) Upholding Trustees Determination Denying Customer Claims For Amounts Listed On Last Customer Statement; (2) Affirming Trustees Determination Of Net Equity; And (3) Expunging Objections To Determinations Relating To Net Equity (related document(s)[437], [524]).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Adele Fox, individually and to the extent she purp Date Filed: 05/03/2010
case number: 10-03114-brl 195578_22_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 5/3/2010 granting trustee's motion pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 362(a) and 105(a) and Bankruptcy Rule 7065 for enforcement of the automatic stay and for a preliminary injunction. (related document(s)[2], [20], [1])

In Re: Citadel Broadcasting Corporation Date Filed: 05/19/2010
case number: 09-17442-brl 189635_369_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law And Order signed on 5/19/2010 Confirming The Second Modified Joint Plan of Reorganization of Citadel Broadcasting Corporation and its Debtor Affiliates Pursuant to Chapter 11 of The Bankruptcy Code(related document(s)[332], [357], [346], [198], [292], [110], [204]).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Adele Fox, individually and to the extent she purp Date Filed: 08/03/2010
case number: 10-03114-brl 195578_49_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 8/3/2010 granting trustee's motion to strike. (related document(s)[40], [45], [32])

In Re: Picard v. Merkin et al Date Filed: 11/17/2010
case number: 09-01182-brl 180117_84_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 11/17/2010 Granting In Part And Denying In Part Defendants Motions To Dismiss Trustees Complaint (related document(s) 54 , 59 ).

In Re: Picard v. Chais et al Date Filed: 11/30/2010
case number: 09-01172-brl 179956_86_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 11/30/2010 Granting Trustee's Motion to Dismiss Defendants' Counterclaims (related document(s)[74], [45], [62], [73]).

In Re: Picard v. Chais et al Date Filed: 11/30/2010
case number: 09-01172-brl 179956_87_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Decision and Order signed on 11/30/2010 Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (related document(s)[67], [75], [40]).

In Re: Johns-Manville Corporation Et. Al. Date Filed: 12/16/2010
case number: 82-11656-brl 2726_3959_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 12/16/2010 Granting the Motions of Hawaii and Statutory Direct Action Settlement Counsel and Common Law Settlement Counsel to Compel Travelers' Payment of Settlement Proceeds (related document(s)[3932], [3931]).

In Re: Blockbuster Inc. Date Filed: 01/20/2011
case number: 10-14997-brl 202947_865_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Bench Memorandum and Decision signed on 1/20/2011 Denying Motion for Order Allowing Class Proof of Claim and Certifying the Proposed Classes (related document(s)[707]).

In Re: Blockbuster Inc. Date Filed: 01/31/2011
case number: 10-14997-brl 202947_896_opinion.pdf
Errata Order signed on 1/31/2011. RE: Written Opinion/Bench Memorandum and Decision signed on 1/20/2011 Denying Motion for Order Allowing Class Proof of Claim and Certifying the Proposed Classes (related document(s)[707], [865]).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Cohmad Securities Corporation et al Date Filed: 02/03/2011
case number: 09-01305-brl 182098_193_opinion.pdf
Bench Memorandum Decision And Order signed on 2/3/2011 Denying Motion for An Order Enforcing this Court's Settlement Order of December 21, 2010, And Enjoining The Continued Prosecution of the Third Party Actions (Related Doc # [184, 187, and 188]).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Richard I. Stahl et al Date Filed: 02/09/2011
case number: 10-03268-brl 198089_49_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 2/9/2011 Granting Trustee's Motion for Enforcement of the Automatic Stay and for a Preliminary Injunction(related document(s)[2]).

In Re: TAMMAN et al v. Schinazi et al Date Filed: 02/23/2011
case number: 06-01782-brl 151877_67_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Court's Post-Trial Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law signed on 2/23/2011 (related document(s)[61]).

In Re: Picard v. Chais et al Date Filed: 02/24/2011
case number: 09-01172-brl 179956_90_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 2/24/2011 Granting in Part and Denying in Part Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss Trustee's Complaint (related document(s)[38],[36]).

In Re: Lyme Regis Partners, LLC v. Icahn et al Date Filed: 03/17/2011
case number: 10-05524-brl 208474_19_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Bench Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 3/17/2011 Granting Motion for an Order Dismissing With Prejudice The Adversary Complaint for Equitable Subordination and Recharacterization (related document(s)[5], [7]).

In Re: FairPoint Communications, Inc. Date Filed: 03/17/2011
case number: 09-16335-brl 187074_2227_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum and Order signed on 3/17/2011 Sustaining FairPoint's Objection Pursuant to Section 502(b)(7) of the Bankruptcy Code Regarding Proof of Claim No. 306 Filed by Isidoro Flores and Imposing Sanctions (related document(s)[2199], [2174], [2201], [2222]).

In Re: Lyme Regis Partners, LLC v. Icahn et al Date Filed: 03/23/2011
case number: 10-05524-brl 208474_21_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Errata Order signed on 3/23/2011. RE: Bench Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 3/17/2011 Granting Motion for an Order Dismissing With Prejudice The Adversary Complaint for Equitable Subordination and Recharacterization (related document(s)[19])

In Re: Fairfield Sentry Limited (In Liquidation) et al v. Theodoor GGC Amsterdam et al Date Filed: 05/23/2011
case number: 10-03496-brl Opinion Appendix 1
Written Opinion Signed on 5/23/2011 Denying Defendants' Motions For Remand or Abstention.

In Re: Fairfield Sentry Limited Date Filed: 05/23/2011
case number: 10-13164-brl Opinion Appendix 1
Written Opinion Signed on 5/23/2011 Denying Defendants' Motions For Remand or Abstention.

In Re: Fairfield Sentry Limited Date Filed: 05/23/2011
case number: 10-13164-brl 198842_421_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 5/23/2011 Granting Foreign Representatives' Motion for Relief Under 11 U.S.C. Section 108.

In Re: Bally Total Fitness Corporation v. Contra Costa Retail Center, LLC Date Filed: 05/24/2011
case number: 09-01350-brl 182873_42_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Bench Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 5/24/2011 Granting Sywest Developments Motion for Abstention and Mooting Motion To Dismiss (related document(s)[25], [9]).

In Re: Securities Investor Protection Corporation v. Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities, LLC. et a Date Filed: 06/28/2011
case number: 08-01789-brl 174497_4193_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 6/28/2011 Granting, to The Extent Set Forth Herein, Trustees Motion to Affirm Trustees Determinations Denying Claims of Claimants Without BLMIS Accounts in Their Names, Namely, Investors in Feeder Funds (related document(s)[2411]).

In Re: Fairfield Sentry Limited (In Liquidation) et al v. Theodoor GGC Amsterdam et al Date Filed: 07/11/2011
case number: 10-03496-brl 201385_344_opinion.pdf
Errata Order signed on 7/11/2011 Regarding Written Opinion Denying Defendants' Motions For Remand or Abstention (related document(s)[268]).

In Re: Fairfield Sentry Limited Date Filed: 07/11/2011
case number: 10-13164-brl 198842_459_opinion.pdf
Errata Order signed on 7/11/2011 Regarding Written Opinion Denying Defendants' Motions For Remand or Abstention (related document(s)[420]).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Cohmad Securities Corporation et al Date Filed: 08/01/2011
case number: 09-01305-brl 182098_209_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 8/1/2011 Denying Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Trustee's Complaint (related document(s)[82]).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Madoff et al Date Filed: 09/22/2011
case number: 09-01503-brl 186232_55_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 9/22/2011 Denying in Part and Granting in Part Defendants Motions to Dismiss Trustees Complaint (related document(s)[13], [19], [16], [17], [18]).

In Re: Daewoo Logistics Corporation Date Filed: 10/05/2011
case number: 09-15558-brl 185454_43_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Minute of Proceeding with Bench Memorandum signed on 10/5/2011 Denying Daewoos Motion Pursuant To Sections 105(a) and 362 of The Bankruptcy Code for an Order Finding Coastal in Violation of The Recognition Order (related document(s)[21], [23], [22]).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Esq., Trustee for the Substantiv v. Maxam Absolute Return Fund, L.P. et al Date Filed: 10/12/2011
case number: 10-05342-brl 207702_53_opinion.pdf
Bench Memorandum signed on 10/12/2011 Determining Trustee's Motion for Entry of an Injunction (related document(s) 44 , 43 , 42 ).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Esq., Trustee for the Substantiv v. Maxam Absolute Return Fund, L.P. et al Date Filed: 10/12/2011
case number: 10-05342-brl 207702_54_opinion.pdf
Order signed on 10/12/2011 at 1:00PM Enforcing the Automatic Stay, Stay Orders, and SIPA and Granting Trustee's Application for an Injunction (related document(s) 53 ).

In Re: The AEG Liquidation Trust v. Toobro NY LLC et al Date Filed: 11/29/2011
case number: 11-02489-brl 218365_26_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 11/29/2011 Remanding Adversary Proceeding to State Court (related document(s)21, 1).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Kreitman Date Filed: 11/30/2011
case number: 10-04626-brl 206727_19_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Bench Memorandum Decision signed on 11/30/2011 (I) Granting Trustee's Motion to Extend Time to Effect Service of Process and (2) Denying Kreitman's Motion to Dismiss for Insufficient Service of Process (related document(s)7, 6).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Fred A. Daibes Madoff Securities Trust Date Filed: 12/01/2011
case number: 10-04355-brl 206355_17_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Bench Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 12/1/2011 Denying Daibes' Motion to Dismiss for Insufficient Service of Process (related document(s)8).

In Re: Dana Corporation Date Filed: 12/15/2011
case number: 06-10354-brl 147566_8590_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Bench Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 12/15/2011 Permissively Abstaining from Adjudicating the Motion of MAHLE Engine Components USA, Inc. to Enforce the Sale Order (related document(s)8573).

In Re: FairPoint Communications, Inc. Date Filed: 01/04/2012
case number: 09-16335-brl 187074_2486_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision signed on 1/4/2012 (I) Granting The City of Claremonts Motion to Reconsider and Vacate Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sections 105, 502(j) and Bankruptcy Rule 9024 and (II) Denying Fairpoints First Omnibus Motion To Estimate The Maximum Allowed Amount of Proofs of Claim Pursuant To Bankruptcy Code Sections 105(a) and 502(c) With Regard to the Cities of Claremont and Concord (related document(s)1477, 1679, 1701, 1616, 1804).

In Re: Joseph F Uvino and Wendy M Uvino Date Filed: 03/14/2012
case number: 09-15225-brl 184820_130_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 3/14/2012 Granting the Debtors' Motion to Expunge General Unsecured Portion of Claim No. 10 (related document(s)122).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Charles Ellerin Irrevocable Gift Giving Trust et a Date Filed: 03/14/2012
case number: 10-05219-brl 207422_17_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 3/14/2012 Denying Defendant Janet Winters Motion For Summary Judgment (related document(s)16, 6).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Madoff et al Date Filed: 04/04/2012
case number: 09-01503-brl 186232_106_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 4/4/2012 Denying in Part and Granting in Part Trustee's Motion for Leave to File a Second Amended Complaint. (related document(s)71, 72)

In Re: HBLS L.P., A Limited Partnership Date Filed: 04/17/2012
case number: 93-46399-brl 19027_187_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 4/17/2012 Denying Friedland's Motion for an Order to (I) Reopen the Case Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 350((b), Rule 5010 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Local Rule 5010-1 and (II) Grant Such Other Relief as the Court May Deem Just and Proper (related document(s)172).

In Re: Ritchie Risk-Linked Strategies Trading (Ireland), Date Filed: 05/22/2012
case number: 07-11906-brl 157859_410_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 5/22/2012 Granting Motion Of U.S. Bank National Association, As Securities Intermediary, To Enforce This Courts January 17, 2008 Sale Order (related document(s)388).

In Re: Greenwich Sentry, L.P. and 217 Canner Associates, LLC, Liquidating Trustee Date Filed: 06/01/2012
case number: 10-16229-brl 205988_388_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 6/1/2012 Denying The Motion For an Order Confirming that Certain Limited Partners are Holders of Allowed Limited Partner Interests and Members of Class 4 Under The Amended Plan (related document(s)361).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Esq., Trustee for the Substantiv v. Magnify Inc. et al Date Filed: 06/15/2012
case number: 10-05279-brl 207552_97_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 6/15/2012 Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (related document(s)32).

In Re: Securities Investor Protection Corporation v. Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities, LLC. et a Date Filed: 06/20/2012
case number: 08-01789-brl 174497_4900_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Bench Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 6/20/2012 Denying Motion of Picower Class Action Plaintiffs for a Determination that The Commencement of Securities Class Action Lawsuits Against Non-Debtor Parties Is Not Prohibited by a Permanent Injunction Issued by This Court or Violative of The Automatic Stay (related document(s)4581, 4580).

In Re: Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the Liquidation of B v. Bureau of Labor Insurance Date Filed: 10/11/2012
case number: 11-02732-brl 220070_51_opinion.pdf
So Ordered Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 10/11/2012 Denying BLI's Motion to Dismiss the Trustee's Complaint. (related document(s)10)

In Re: Fairfield Sentry Limited Date Filed: 01/10/2013
case number: 10-13164-brl 198842_719_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 1/10/2013 Denying Relief Requested in the Foreign Representative's Application for Consideration of SIPA Assignment Transaction Contemplated by Trade Confirmation Pursuant to Sections 105(a), 363(b), 1507(a) 1520(a)(2) and 1521(a) of the Code (related document(s)590).

In Re: New York Commercial Bank v. Pullo et al Date Filed: 02/07/2013
case number: 12-02052-brl 234746_17_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Memorandum Decision and Order signed on 2/7/2013 Granting Motion of Plaintiff New York Commerical Bank for Abstention and Remand and Denying as Moot Motion Of Defendants Paul J. Pullo and Gene V. Pullo for Transfer of Venue (related document(s)4, 5).