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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: 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: 22