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In Re: Hostess Brands, Inc.      Date Filed: 01/07/2013
case number: 12-22052-rdd     223674_2045_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 1/7/2013 RE: Modified Bench Ruling on Motion of the ACE Companies to Compel Arbitration Related to Debtor's Cash Collateral Motion.

In Re: Boyarsky et al v. Hobe et al      Date Filed: 08/22/2012
case number: 10-03198-rdd     196024_104_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision Signed on 8/22/2012 on Beckman, Lieberman & Barandes LLP's Motion to Dismiss (related document(s)49).

In Re: Hostess Brands, Inc.      Date Filed: 06/22/2012
case number: 12-22052-rdd     223674_1160_opinion.pdf
WRITTEN OPINION: Modified Bench Ruling signed on 6/22/2012 on the Motion of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction (related document(s)460). (Webb, Lonnie) Modified on 6/22/2012

In Re: Marc Kirschner, as Trustee of the Refco Litigation v. Bennett et al      Date Filed: 11/30/2011
case number: 07-03060-rdd     161715_177_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision Signed on 11/30/2011 on Memphis Holdings LLC's Motion to Dismiss (related document(s)29).

In Re: Veronica Daniels      Date Filed: 10/12/2011
case number: 09-22822-rdd     180509_78_opinion.pdf
Modified and Corrected Bench Ruling on West Vernon Energy Corp.'s Late Claim, signed on 7/9/2010 (related document(s)[23], [28]).

In Re: Milligan et al v. Hetra Computer & Communication Industries, Inc. et      Date Filed: 08/09/2011
case number: 94-08469-rdd     48525_291_opinion.pdf
Modified and Corrected Bench Ruling on Emcore Group, Inc.'s Motion for Summary Judgment signed on 8/8/2011 (related document(s)[290]).

In Re:Kurland et al v. MERS et al      Date Filed: 08/01/2011
case number: 10-08200-rdd   &nbps; Opinion  Transcript
Order signed on 8/1/2011 Denying Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment (Related Docs # 9,33).

In Re: Indu Craft Inc.      Date Filed: 07/01/2011
case number: 97-44958-rdd     1196_222_opinion.pdf
Modified Bench Ruling signed on 7/1/2011 re: Motion by Trendi Sportswear, Inc. and Motion by Tze Wung Consultants (related document(s)[194], [209]).

In Re: Veronica Daniels      Date Filed: 05/23/2011
case number: 09-22822-rdd     Opinion  Transcript
Order signed on 5/23/2011 Denying Motion to Allow Claims (Related Doc # 50,51) .

In Re: Robert L. Geltzer, as Chapter 11 Trustee for MacMe v. Mooney et al      Date Filed: 04/26/2011
case number: 09-08266-rdd     183129_42_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision on Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment signed on 4/21/2011 (related document(s)[41]). (Edited version to correct typographical errors.) Modified on 4/26/2011

In Re: Griffin et al v. American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc.      Date Filed: 10/07/2010
case number: 10-08361-rdd     197305_11_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion: Bench Ruling Regarding Hearing Held on 8/31/2010 on Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (related document(s)[9], [3]).

In Re: DPH Holdings Corp., et al.      Date Filed: 09/01/2010
case number: 05-44481-rdd     137477_20569_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion: Memorandum of Decision signed on 8/31/2010 Regarding Debtors' Objection to Claim of Jose C. Alfaro and Martha Alfaro. (Webb, Lonnie) Modified on 9/1/2010

In Re: Texaco, Inc.     Date Filed: 08/03/2010
case number: 87-20142-ash      7247_3874_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion: Order signed on 8/3/2010 Granting Motion of Texaco Inc. for Order (i) Reopening Texaco's Chapter 11 Case, (ii) Enforcing Confirmation Order Dated March 23, 1988, (iii) Finding Respondents in Civil Contempt of 11 U.S.C. §524(a)(2) and Confirmation Order, and (iv) Directing Respondents to Dismiss Their Discharged Claims Against Texaco Inc. in the Louisiana Actions (related document(s) 3837 ).

In Re: Retired Partners of Coudert Brothers Trust v. Deltour et al      Date Filed: 07/14/2010
case number: 08-01215-rdd     167325_74_opinion.pdf
Order signed on 7/14/2010 Granting Motions to Dismiss and Dismissing Second Amended Complaint (Related Doc # 43 ), (Related Doc # 49 ), (Related Doc # 53 ), (Related Doc # 46,47,20,19,18).

In Re: Silverman v. Central Equities Credit Corp. et al      Date Filed: 05/07/2010
case number: 07-01717-rdd     157476_85_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion and Memorandum of Decision signed on 5/7/2010. RE: Central Equities Credit Corp.'s Postpetition Interest Claim.

In Re: DPH Holdings Corp., et al.      Date Filed: 04/15/2010
case number: 05-44481-rdd     Opinion   Exhibit
Order signed on 4/14/2010 Disallowing and Expunging Proofs of Claim Filed by the IAM, the IBEW, and the IUOE.

In Re: Bayou Group, LLC      Date Filed: 04/05/2010
case number: 06-22306-rdd     149283_1213_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion: Memorandum of Decision signed on 4/5/2010 on Motion of Unofficial Creditors Committee of the Bayou OnShore Funds Re: Administrative Expenses (related document(s)[1166]).

In Re: G+G Retail, Inc. and LWABI, Inc. (f/k/a G+G Retail, Inc.)      Date Filed: 02/25/2010
case number: 06-10152-rdd     147002_1472_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 2/24/2010 Re.: Memorandum of Decision on Motion to Enforce Sale Order. (related document(s)[236])

In Re: ACE American Insurance Company et al v. Delphi Corporation et al      Date Filed: 01/26/2010
case number: 09-01510-rdd     Opinion   Exhibit
Order signed on 1/25/2010 (I) Denying Defendants Michigan Workers' Compensation Agency's and Michigan Funds Administration's Joint Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and in the alternative, for Abstention and (II) Denying in Part Defendants Michigan Workers' Compensation Agency's and Michigan Funds Administration's Joint Amended Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Adversary Complaint and DPH Holdings Crossclaim for Failure to State a Claim, Lack of Jurisdiction, and in the Alternative, for Abstention. (Related Doc # 15 Exhibit)

In Re: S&T Bank v. Howard et al      Date Filed: 11/25/2009
case number: 09-08269-rdd     183888_21_opinion.pdf
Modified Bench Ruling on Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (related document(s)[18]).

In Re: Development Specialists, Inc. v. DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary LLP et al      Date Filed: 11/18/2009
case number: 09-01148-rdd     Opinion   Exhibit
Order signed on 11/18/2009 Denying in part and Granting in part Defendant DLA Piper LLP (US)'s Motion to Dismiss (Related Doc # 6 ).

In Re: Ace Elevator Construction, Inc. v. Elevator Constructors Union Local NO. 1 et al      Date Filed: 10/07/2009
case number: 05-01158-rdd     118523_133_opinion.pdf
Order signed on 10/7/2009 granting in part and denying in part motions for summary judgment.

In Re: Coudert Brothers LLP      Date Filed: 09/08/2009
case number: 06-12226-rdd     151549_1225_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of decision and order signed on 9/8/2009 denying Statek Corporation's motion for reconsideration of order disallowing claim 239 (related document(s)[1210]).

In Re: Coudert Brothers LLP      Date Filed: 07/22/2009
case number: 06-12226-rdd     Opinion   Exhibit
Order Granting Motion to Disallow Claim #239 and/or Dismiss Statek Corporation's Amended Complaint signed on 7/21/2009 (related document(s) 1207 , 1153 ).

In Re: Portrait Corporation of America, Inc., et al.      Date Filed: 07/07/2009
case number: 06-22541-rdd     151144_888_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision on Motion to Enforce Sale Order signed on 7/7/2009 (related document(s)[857]).

In Re: ROBERT L. GELTZER, as Successor Chapter 7 Trustee v. Bloom et al      Date Filed: 04/16/2009
case number: 99-08600-rdd     14556_80_opinion.pdf
CORRECTED Memorandum of Decision of Chapter 7 Trustee's Claims Against Defendants Leonard Edelson and Westchester Lace Corporation signed on 3/31/2009 (related document(s)[79]).

In Re: ROBERT L. GELTZER, as Successor Chapter 7 Trustee v. Bloom et al      Date Filed: 03/31/2009
case number: 99-08600-rdd     14556_79_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision of Chapter 7 Trustee's Claims Against Defendants Leonard Edelson and Westchester Lace Corporation signed on 3/31/2009.

In Re: Delphi Corporation      Date Filed: 03/10/2009
case number: 05-44481-rdd     137477_16443_opinion.pdf
Modified Bench Ruling on Debtors' Salaried OPEB Termination Motion signed on 3/10/2009 (related document(s)[14705], [16380]).

In Re: Delphi Corporation      Date Filed: 01/20/2009
case number: 05-44481-rdd     137477_14665_opinion.pdf
[CORRECTED] Memorandum of Decision signed on 1/20/2009 (related document(s) [14664] regarding Motion Under Bankruptcy Rule 9006(b) (1) (related document(s)[14424], [13535], [14390], [12686], [13077]).

In Re: Coudert Brothers LLP      Date Filed: 11/21/2007
case number: 06-12226-rdd     151549_579_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision on Motion by Almaty Metro-Municipal Corporation (Kazakhstan), Almaty Metro-Municipal Corporation (U.S.), and Intercontinental Commerce Corporation to Compel Abandonment of Property by the Debtor In Possession signed on 11/21/2007 (related document(s)[474]).

In Re: Delphi Corporation      Date Filed: 11/07/2007
case number: 05-44481-rdd     137477_10866_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion: Memorandum of Decision and Order signed on 11/7/2007 Establishing Amount of Joseph Reno's Allowed Claim (Number 9956). (related document(s)[8713], [8456])

In Re: Mateo v. Chase Bank USA, NA et al      Date Filed: 05/03/2007
case number: 06-01917-rdd     152678_26_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision on Chase Bank USA, N.A.'s Motion to Dismiss and for Judgment on the Pleadings Under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7012 signed on 5/3/2007.

In Re: Torres v. Chase Bank USA, NA      Date Filed: 05/03/2007
case number: 06-01576-rdd     149951_26_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision on Chase Bank USA, N.A.'s Motion to Dismiss and for Judgment on the Pleadings Under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7012 signed on 5/3/2007.

In Re: William Charles Bace      Date Filed: 03/19/2007
case number: 05-42446-rdd     145167_127_opinion.pdf
Memerandum of Decision signed on 3/19/2007 on Chapter 7 Trustee's Objection to Debtor's Homestead Exemption Claim (related document(s)[118]).

In Re: Allegiance Telecom, Inc.      Date Filed: 12/12/2006
case number: 03-13057-rdd     72151_2419_opinion.pdf
Corrected Memorandum of Decision on XO's Motion for Payment of Administrative Expenses or XO's claimed cash and related disputes pertaining to Asset Purchase Agreement signed on 12/8/2006 (related document(s)[2410]).

In Re: Allegiance Telecom, Inc.      Date Filed: 11/09/2006
case number: 03-13057-rdd     72151_2410_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision on XO's Motion for Payment of Administrative Expenses or XO'x Claimed Cash and Related Disputes Pertaining to Asset Purchase Agreement signed on 11/8/2006.

In Re: SPhinX, Ltd.      Date Filed: 09/07/2006
case number: 06-11760-rdd     150507_30_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision on Petition of Foreign Representatives for Recognition of Foreign Main Proceedings and Request for Relief signed on 9/6/2006.

In Re: A.C.E. Elevator Co., Inc.      Date Filed: 06/23/2006
case number: 04-17994-rdd     115931_152_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion Signed on 6/23/2006 Denying (i) Motion, insofar as it seeks relief under 11 U.S.C. Sections 365(b)(1), 503(b)(1)(A), 507(a)(1) and 1113(f), (ii) the motion, insofar as it seeks relief with respect to Delinquent Contributions to the Welfare Plan under 11 U.S.C. Section 1114(e) is granted, subject, however, to further submissions regarding whether such contributions are entirely in respect of benefits for retirees, their spouses and dependents and, if not, whether only the portion of such contributions attributable to such benefits is covered by Section 1114(e), (iii) the motion, insofar as it seeks priority payment of interest, liquidated damages, and attorney's fees and costs, is denied, and (iv) ACE's request for its costs is denied. (related document(s)[131], [129])

In Re: TL Administration Corporation v. Ideasphere, Inc.      Date Filed: 02/08/2006
case number: 05-02376-rdd     131077_31_opinion.pdf
Memorandum of Decision and Order on Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment signed on 2/8/2006 (related document(s)[8], [10]).

In Re: Refco Inc.      Date Filed: 01/20/2006
case number: 05-60006-rdd     144893_1025_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion, signed 1/20/2006: Memorandum of Decision on Official Committee's Motion for an Order Regarding Access to Information Under 11 U.S.C. Sec. 1102(b)(3)(A).

In Re: Richard E. O'Connell, as Chapter 7 Trustee of v. Sudbanthad et al      Date Filed: 10/11/2005
case number: 03-08060-rdd     70624_21_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Opinion and Order signed on 10/11/2005 Denying Debtor's Discharge and Denying, In Part, and Granting, In Part, Fraudulent Transfer Claims.

In Re: Richard E. O'Connell, as Chapter 7 Trustee of v. Klutchko      Date Filed: 10/11/2005
case number: 03-08033-rdd     66962_16_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Opinion and Order signed on 10/11/2005 Denying Debtor's Discharge and Denying, In Part, and Granting, In Part, Fraudulent Transfer Claims.

In Re: Baron v. Klutchko      Date Filed: 10/11/2005
case number: 03-02124-rdd     66284_26_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Opinion and Order signed on 10/11/2005 Denying Debtor's Discharge and Denying, In Part, and Granting, In Part, Fraudulent Transfer Claims.

In Re: TL Administration Corporation      Date Filed: 08/09/2005
case number: 03-15564-rdd     80757_859_opinion.pdf
Memorandum signed by the Honorable Jed S. Rakoff, United States District Court Judge, on 8/8/2005 re: consumer class claims. Modified on 8/9/2005

Total opinions: 44