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In Re: Paul Zeital Kemsley      Date Filed: 03/22/2013
case number: 12-13570-jmp     231781_25_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 3/22/2013 Denying Petition for Recognition in Foreign Proceeding.

In Re: Turnberry/Centra Sub, LLC et al v. Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. et al      Date Filed: 03/05/2013
case number: 09-01062-jmp     176676_89_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 3/5/2013 Denying in Part and Granting in Part Plaintiffs' Motion for Reconsideration and, in the Alternative, Leave to Amend. (related document(s)78)

In Re: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.      Date Filed: 02/15/2013
case number: 08-13555-jmp     171257_34720_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 2/15/2013 Granting Omnibus Application for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses Claimed by Individual Members of Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors. (related document(s)24762)

In Re: Extended Stay Inc.      Date Filed: 08/08/2012
case number: 09-13764-jmp     181771_1666_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 8/8/2012 Regarding Companion Motions to Approve Replacement of Litigation Trustee and Amend Litigation Trust Agreement. (related document(s)1636) (Nulty, Lynda) (Modified on 8/8/2012 to Attach Correct PDF File)

In Re: Lehman Brothers Inc.      Date Filed: 07/16/2012
case number: 08-01420-jmp     171441_5163_opinion.pdf
Order Signed on 7/16/2012 Confirming the Trustee's Determination of Claims Relating to Soft Dollar Commission Credits. (related document(s)5139)

In Re: Lehman Brothers Inc.      Date Filed: 07/16/2012
case number: 08-01420-jmp     171441_5159_opinion.pdf
Order Signed on 7/16/2012 Denying JPMorgan's Motion to Strike Portions of Objection to Proofs of Claim No. 66462 Against Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., and No. 4939 Against Lehman Brothers Inc. Regarding Triparty Repo-Related Losses. (related document(s)5131)

In Re: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.      Date Filed: 07/16/2012
case number: 08-13555-jmp     171257_29420_opinion.pdf
Order Signed on 7/16/2012 Denying JPMorgan's Motion to Strike Portions of Objection to Proofs of Claim No. 66462 Against Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., and No. 4939 Against Lehman Brothers Inc. Regarding Triparty Repo-Related Losses. (related document(s)29179)

In Re: Lehman Brothers Inc.      Date Filed: 07/10/2012
case number: 08-01420-jmp     171441_5139_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 7/10/2012 Confirming the Trustee's Determination of Claims Relating to Soft Dollar Commission Credits. (related document(s)4963)

In Re: Lehman Brothers Inc.      Date Filed: 07/03/2012
case number: 08-01420-jmp     171441_5131_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 7/3/2012 Denying Motion to Strike Certain Objections to Claim of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Based on Triparty Repo-Related Losses.

In Re: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.      Date Filed: 07/03/2012
case number: 08-13555-jmp     171257_29179_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 7/3/2012 Denying Motion to Strike Certain Objections to Claim of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Based on Triparty Repo-Related Losses. (related document(s)25781)

In Re: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.      Date Filed: 05/29/2012
case number: 08-13555-jmp     171257_28116_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 5/29/2012 Denying the Motion of William Kuntz III for Reconsideration of Decision Granting Objections to His Claims. (related document(s)22236)

In Re: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. et al v. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.      Date Filed: 04/19/2012
case number: 10-03266-jmp     198038_134_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 4/19/2012 Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion to Dismiss by Defendant JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (related document(s)12)

In Re: Mary Veronica Santiago-Monteverde      Date Filed: 04/10/2012
case number: 11-15494-jmp     222379_24_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 4/10/2012 Granting Trustee's Application to Strike Claimed Exemption for Value of Rent-Stabilized Lease. (related document(s)16)

In Re: Duval v. IRS et al      Date Filed: 04/03/2012
case number: 11-02263-jmp     216417_40_opinion.pdf
Decision Signed on 4/3/2012 Granting Motion of Defendant Key Bank, N.A. for Summary Judgment. (related document(s)27)

In Re: Securities Investor Protection Corporation v. Lehman Brothers Inc.      Date Filed: 12/08/2011
case number: 08-01420-jmp     171441_4785_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 12/8/2011 Confirming the Trustee's Determination of Claims Relating to TBA Contracts. (related document(s)4360)

In Re: Ashapura Minechem Ltd.      Date Filed: 11/28/2011
case number: 11-14668-jmp     220546_36_opinion.pdf
Errata Order Signed on 11/28/2011 Regarding Bench Decision Signed on 11/22/2011 Granting Petition for Recognition of Foreign Proceeding. (related document(s)34)

In Re: Ashapura Minechem Ltd.      Date Filed: 11/22/2011
case number: 11-14668-jmp     220546_34_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision Signed on 11/22/2011 Granting Petition for Recognition of Foreign Proceeding.

In Re: Designer Equity Holding Company, LLC v. Nexcen Brands, Inc.      Date Filed: 11/09/2011
case number: 10-03482-jmp     200824_24_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 11/9/2011 Granting Motion to Dismiss. (related document(s)[11])

In Re: Securities Investor Protection Corporation v. Lehman Brothers Inc.      Date Filed: 10/04/2011
case number: 08-01420-jmp     171441_4617_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 10/4/2011 Enforcing the Automatic Stay and Compelling Payment by UBS AG. (related document(s)[3922], [4056])

In Re: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. v. Barclays Capital, Inc.      Date Filed: 09/15/2011
case number: 09-01731-jmp     Opinion   Exhibit
Errata Order Signed on 9/15/2011 Regarding Decision Signed on 9/14/2011 Denying Motion of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. for Summary Judgment and Granting Motion of Barclays Capital, Inc. for Summary Judgment on Count II of Adversary Complaint. (related document(s)[23])

In Re: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. v. Barclays Capital, Inc.      Date Filed: 09/14/2011
case number: 09-01731-jmp     188187_23_opinion.pdf
Decision Signed on 9/14/2011 Denying Motion of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. for Summary Judgment and Granting Motion of Barclays Capital, Inc. for Summary Judgment on Count II of Adversary Complaint. (related document(s)[7])

In Re: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Quebe v. American United Life Insurance Company et al      Date Filed: 07/27/2011
case number: 08-01417-jmp     171426_81_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 7/27/2011 Granting Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. (related document(s)[32])

In Re: Uvino v. Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. et al      Date Filed: 05/23/2011
case number: 10-05428-jmp     208017_16_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 5/23/2011 Granting Motion to Dismiss But Allowing Quantum Meruit Claims for Work Performed in 2010. (related document(s)[4])

In Re: Lehman Brothers Special Financing Inc. v. Ballyrock ABS CDO 2007-1 Limited et al      Date Filed: 05/12/2011
case number: 09-01032-jmp     175878_66_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 5/12/2011 Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion to Dismiss by Defendant Ballyrock ABC CDO 2007-1 Limited. (related document(s)[13])

In Re: Bam v. Barclays Capital Inc.      Date Filed: 02/22/2011
case number: 09-01130-jmp     177582_22_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 2/22/2011 Granting Motions to Dismiss.

In Re: Coreth et al v. Barclays Capital Inc.      Date Filed: 02/22/2011
case number: 09-01045-jmp     176170_25_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 2/22/2011 Granting Motions to Dismiss.

In Re: Evergreen Solar, Inc. v. Barclays PLC et al      Date Filed: 02/22/2011
case number: 08-01633-jmp     172577_47_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 2/22/2011 Granting Motions to Dismiss Verified Amended Complaint.

In Re: Securities Investor Protection Corporation v. Lehman Brothers Inc.      Date Filed: 02/22/2011
case number: 08-01420-jmp     171441_4105_opinion.pdf
Opinion Signed on 2/22/2011 Regarding Motions Seeking Modification of the Sale Order Pursuant to Rule 60(b), the Trustee's Motion for Relief Under the SIPA Sale Order, Barclays' Cross-Motion to Enforce the Sale Orders and Adjudication of Related Adversary Proceedings.

In Re: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.      Date Filed: 02/22/2011
case number: 08-13555-jmp     171257_14612_opinion.pdf
Opinion Signed on 2/22/2011 Regarding Motions Seeking Modification of the Sale Order Pursuant to Rule 60(b), the Trustee's Motion for Relief Under the SIPA Sale Order, Barclays' Cross-Motion to Enforce the Sale Orders and Adjudication of Related Adversary Proceedings.

In Re: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. v. Lehman Brothers Special Financing Inc. et al      Date Filed: 11/16/2010
case number: 08-01753-jmp     173916_89_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 11/16/2010 Granting Motion for Summary Judgment of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Lehman Brothers Special Financing Inc. and Denying Motion for Summary Judgment of Bank of America, N.A. (related document(s)[29], [35])

In Re: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.      Date Filed: 11/10/2010
case number: 08-13555-jmp     171257_12662_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 11/10/2010 Granting Debtors' Objection to Claims 33550, 33551, 33552, 35121 and 35430 of William Kuntz III.

In Re: Value City Holdings, Inc.      Date Filed: 09/22/2010
case number: 08-14197-jmp     172758_1221_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 9/22/2010 Regarding Final Fee Applications.

In Re: JSC BTA Bank and Anvar Galimullaevich Saidenov      Date Filed: 08/23/2010
case number: 10-10638-jmp     193144_32_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 8/23/2010 Denying Motion of Foreign Representative for Contempt and Stay of Arbitration Proceedings. (related document(s)[19])

In Re: LaToya Jackson      Date Filed: 08/05/2010
case number: 95-43145-cb     2531_422_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 8/5/2010 Denying Motion to Reopen Chapter 11 Case and Extend Term of Creditors' Trust. (related document(s) 408, 410).

In Re: LH 1440, L.L.C. v. Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. et al      Date Filed: 07/21/2010
case number: 09-01138-jmp     178085_37_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 7/21/2010 Granting Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint. (related document(s)[29])

In Re: Securities Investor Protection Corporation et al v. Lehman Brothers Inc.      Date Filed: 06/01/2010
case number: 08-01420-jmp     171441_3330_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 6/1/2010 Granting the Motion to Uphold Determination of Claim by SIPA Trustee. (related document(s)[2131])

In Re: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.      Date Filed: 05/20/2010
case number: 08-13555-jmp     171257_9150_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 5/20/2010 Denying Motions for Leave to File Late Claims.

In Re: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.      Date Filed: 05/05/2010
case number: 08-13555-jmp     171257_8806_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 5/5/2010 Granting the Debtors' Motion for an Order Enforcing the Automatic Stay Against and Compelling Payment of Post-Petition Funds by Swedbank AB.

In Re: Charter Communications, Inc.      Date Filed: 02/08/2010
case number: 09-11435-jmp     177767_1149_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 2/8/2010 Granting Motion to Enforce Plan Injunction. (related document(s)[1111])

In Re: Lehman Brothers Special Financing Inc. v. BNY Corporate Trustee Services Limited      Date Filed: 01/25/2010
case number: 09-01242-jmp     180787_86_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 1/25/2010 Granting Motion for Summary Judgment and Declaring Applicable Payment Priorities. (related document(s)[60], [6])

In Re: Cyrus Select Opportunities Master Fund, LTD. v. ION MEDIA NETWORKS, INC., ET. AL. et al      Date Filed: 11/24/2009
case number: 09-01479-jmp     185650_9_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 11/24/2009 Confirming the Debtors' Second Modified Joint Plan of Reorganization.

In Re: ION Media Networks, Inc. v. Cyrus Select Opportunities Master Fund, LTD. et al      Date Filed: 11/24/2009
case number: 09-01440-jmp     184464_67_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 11/24/2009 Confirming the Debtors' Second Modified Joint Plan of Reorganization.

In Re: ION Media Networks, Inc.      Date Filed: 11/24/2009
case number: 09-13125-jmp     180600_438_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 11/24/2009 Confirming the Debtors' Second Modified Joint Plan of Reorganization. (related document(s)[387])

In Re: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent v. Charter Communications Operating LLC et al      Date Filed: 11/17/2009
case number: 09-01132-jmp     177881_135_opinion.pdf
Opinion on Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization and Adjudication of Related Adversary Proceeding Signed on 11/17/2009. (related document(s)[1])

In Re: Charter Communications, Inc.      Date Filed: 11/17/2009
case number: 09-11435-jmp     177767_920_opinion.pdf
Opinion on Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization and Adjudication of Related Adversary Proceeding Signed on 11/17/2009. (related document(s)[320])

In Re: Line Trust Corporation Ltd et al v. Lichtenstein et al      Date Filed: 10/07/2009
case number: 09-01354-jmp     182967_46_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 10/7/2009 Regarding Motion to Remand. (related document(s)[6])

In Re: Five Mile Capital II SPE ESH LLC v. Cerberus Capital Manangement, L.P. et al      Date Filed: 10/07/2009
case number: 09-01367-jmp     183178_27_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 10/7/2009 Regarding Motion to Remand. (related document(s)[5])

In Re: Bank of America, N.A. et al v. Lightstone Holdings, L.L.C. et al      Date Filed: 10/07/2009
case number: 09-01353-jmp     182965_25_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 10/7/2009 Regarding Motion to Remand. (related document(s)[2])

In Re: LH 1440, L.L.C. v. Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. et al      Date Filed: 09/25/2009
case number: 09-01138-jmp     178085_23_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 9/25/2009 Granting the Motion to Dismiss by State Street Bank and Trust Company. (related document(s)[5])

In Re: DJK Residential LLC      Date Filed: 09/02/2009
case number: 08-10375-jmp     164460_700_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 9/2/2009 Granting Objection to Claim Number 138 Filed on Behalf of ILF Industries, Inc., Airquest Industries, Inc. and William D. Olson.

In Re: Charter Communications, Inc.      Date Filed: 07/07/2009
case number: 09-11435-jmp     177767_547_opinion.pdf
SO ORDERED Written Opinion Signed on 7/7/2009 Re: The Court has Determined that the Complaint sets forth a Core Proceeding, a Cause of Action that Impacts these Bankruptcy Cases Directly. (related document(s)[39])

In Re: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent v. Charter Communications Operating LLC et al      Date Filed: 07/07/2009
case number: 09-01132-jmp     177881_45_opinion.pdf
SO ORDERED Written Opinion Signed on 7/7/2009 Re: The Court has Determined that the Complaint sets forth a Core Proceeding, a Cause of Action that Impacts these Bankruptcy Cases Directly. (related document(s)[1])

In Re: ION Media Networks, Inc.      Date Filed: 07/06/2009
case number: 09-13125-jmp     180600_143_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Denying Motion By Cyrus Select Opportunities Master Fund LTD To Reconsider Oral Ruling Regarding The Debtors' Motion For A Final Order Approving Debtor-in-Possession Financing signed on 7/6/2009. (related document(s)[134])

In Re: Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.      Date Filed: 05/12/2009
case number: 08-13555-jmp     171257_3551_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 5/12/2009 Denying the Motion Filed by DnB NOR for Relief from the Automatic Stay to Effectuate Setoff. (related document(s)[465])

In Re: DJK Residential LLC      Date Filed: 05/12/2009
case number: 08-10375-jmp     164460_685_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision and Order Signed on 5/12/2009 Denying Motion to Intervene Filed by Jonathan Lee Riches. (related document(s)[657])

In Re: Kalish v. Maple Trade Finance Corporation et al      Date Filed: 12/31/2008
case number: 07-01484-jmp     154828_20_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 12/31/2008. Memorandum Decision Granting Judgment After Trial In Favor of Maple Trade Finance Corporation.

In Re: Kalisch v. Maple Trade Finance Corporation      Date Filed: 12/31/2008
case number: 06-01717-jmp     151266_28_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 12/31/2008. Memorandum Decision Granting Judgment After Trial In Favor of Maple Trade Finance Corporation.

In Re: Securities Investor Protection Corporation v. Lehman Brothers Inc.      Date Filed: 11/26/2008
case number: 08-01420-jmp     171441_353_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 11/26/2008 Granting Motion of DCP Parties for Leave to Conduct 2004 Discovery. (related document(s)[213])

In Re: Jesse M. Hilsen      Date Filed: 07/25/2008
case number: 87-11261-jmp     11543_278_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision and Order Signed on 7/25/2008 Denying the Application Seekiing Examinations and Issuance of Subpoenas. (related document(s)[272])

In Re: Jimenez v. NYCTL 1996-1 Trust and The Bank of New York, As Co      Date Filed: 05/09/2008
case number: 04-03149-jmp     104746_33_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 5/9/2008 Granting Judgment After Trial for the Defendants and Determining the Amount of Secured Claim.

In Re: To-Viet-Dao, LLP      Date Filed: 04/14/2008
case number: 07-10696-jmp     155521_36_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 4/14/2008 Denying the Trustee's Motion for Sanctions Under 28 U.S.C. Section 1927. (related document(s)[31])

In Re: Mac Truong      Date Filed: 04/14/2008
case number: 07-12194-mg     158635_34_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed on 4/14/2008 Denying the Trustee's Motion for Sanctions Under 28 U.S.C. Section 1927. (related document(s)[21])

In Re: Mayne Miller      Date Filed: 01/04/2008
case number: 07-13481-mg     162197_23_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision and Order Signed on 1/4/2008 by the Honorable James M. peck Denying the Debtor's Motion for Reconsideration. (related document(s)[19])

In Re: Statutory Committee of Unsecured Creditors on beha v. Motorola, Inc.      Date Filed: 08/31/2007
case number: 01-02952-jmp     37775_234_opinion.pdf
Opinion Signed on 8/31/2007 Regarding Insolvency and Unreasonably Small Capital. A Case Status Conference Will Be Held On 9/12/2007 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 601. (related document(s)[1])

In Re: Noble Drew Ali Plaza Housing Corp. and Empire State Fuel Corporation      Date Filed: 08/16/2007
case number: 05-11915-jmp     121129_255_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision and Order Signed on 8/16/2007 Expunging Portion of Claim No. 16 Filed by David Sanders. (related document(s)[233], [232])

In Re: Kenneth P. Silverman, Esq., Chapter 7 v. Hidden Villa Ranch      Date Filed: 07/02/2007
case number: 04-01078-jmp     92240_36_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 7/2/2007. Defendant's Motion to Compel Production of Audit Committee Report is Denied.

In Re: Kalisch v. Maple Trade Finance Corporation      Date Filed: 05/30/2007
case number: 06-01717-jmp     151266_8_opinion.pdf
Opinion and Order Signed on 5/30/2007 Denying Without Prejudice the Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. (related document(s)[4])

In Re: Rudolf J.O. Ernst and Angelika L. Ernst      Date Filed: 04/27/2007
case number: 04-12291-jmp     100766_141_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision Signed on 4/27/2007 Granting the Debtors' Motion for Summary Judgment and Disallowing Amended Claim of Michael Q. Carey for Attorneys' Fees. (related document(s)[130])

In Re: Geltzer v. Gametech Investors LLC      Date Filed: 01/25/2007
case number: 05-02365-jmp     130682_34_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision Signed On 1/25/2007 Denying the Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment. (related document(s)[23])

In Re: Ingrid Olsen      Date Filed: 01/16/2007
case number: 04-41105-jmp     101681_250_opinion.pdf
Errata Order Signed On 1/16/2007 Regarding Memorandum Decision Signed On 1/5/2007 Regarding (I) Remand from the Court of Appeals to Determine Content and Meaning of Settlement Discussions and (II) Denial of Recusal. (related document(s)[246])

In Re: Ingrid Olsen      Date Filed: 01/05/2007
case number: 04-41105-jmp     101681_246_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision Signed On 1/5/2007 Regarding (I) Remand from the Court of Appeals to Determine Content and Meaning of Settlement Discussions and (II) Denial of Recusal. (related document(s)[227], [244])

In Re: Jamaica Shipping Company Limited v. Orient Shipping Rotterdam, B.V.      Date Filed: 11/28/2006
case number: 02-02502-jmp     51728_65_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision On Remand From the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Signed On 11/28/2006.

In Re: BOUSA INC.      Date Filed: 09/29/2006
case number: 89-13380-jmp     3941_190_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Decision and Order Signed On 9/29/2006 Modifying the Automatic Stay to Effect a Setoff. (related document(s)[142])

In Re: Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company et al v. Citicorp, N.A. et al      Date Filed: 06/08/2006
case number: 02-02293-jmp     50841_74_opinion.pdf
Opinion Signed on 6/8/2006 Denying the Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment and Granting the Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment. (related document(s)[61], [55])

In Re: Ingrid Olsen      Date Filed: 04/24/2006
case number: 04-41105-jmp     101681_209_opinion.pdf
MEMORANDUM DECISION SIGNED ON 4/24/2006 DENYING REYNOLD OLSEN'S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION.

Total opinions: 75