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In Re: Lyondell Chemical Company      Date Filed: 10/27/2009
case number: 09-10023-reg     175042_3130_opinion.pdf
Memorandum Regarding Debtors'Motion for Entry of an Order Authorizing the Termination of Certain Executive Benefits signed on 10/27/2009. (related document(s)[2213])

In Re: DBSD North America, Inc.      Date Filed: 10/26/2009
case number: 09-13061-reg     180446_479_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision On Confirmation signed on 10/26/2009.

In Re: PLVTZ, Inc.      Date Filed: 10/22/2009
case number: 07-13532-reg     162319_1001_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision on Dispute Over Taxes Cure Amount (Property in Elmhurst, NY) signed on 10/22/2009. (related document(s)[898])

In Re: DBSD North America, Inc.      Date Filed: 09/30/2009
case number: 09-13061-reg     180446_434_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision signed on 9/30/2009 on Debtors' Objection To Proofs Of Claim Filed By Sprint Nextel Corporation (related document(s)[225])

In Re: Lyondell Chemical Company and C. Bart de Jong and Edward J. Dineen      Date Filed: 09/09/2009
case number: 09-10023-reg     175042_2718_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision signed on 9/9/2009 On Motion to Enforce and Clarify the Court's March 13, 2009 Order Authorizing the (I) Long-Term Idling of the Chocolate Bayou Olefins Facility; (II) Reduction of the Workforce at the Facility; and (III) Rejection of Certain Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases Related to the Facility . (related document(s)[2168])

In Re: General Motors Corporation      Date Filed: 07/07/2009
case number: 09-50026-reg     28_3046_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision and order on motions for §158(D)(2) certification, or in the alternative, for stay pending appeal signed on 7/7/2009. (related document(s) 2989 , 2990 ), 3013.

In Re: General Motors Corporation      Date Filed: 07/05/2009
case number: 09-50026-reg     28_2967_opinion.pdf
Decision on debtors motion for approval of (1) sale of assets to Vehicle Acquisition Holdings LLC; (2) Assumption and assignment of related executory contracts; and (3) Entry into UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement Signed 7/5/2009 (related document(s) 92 ).

In Re: Lyondell Chemical Company v. Air Products L.P. et al      Date Filed: 06/10/2009
case number: 09-01072-reg     176772_40_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision on Motion for Preliminary Injunction and/or Extending the Automatic Stay signed on 6/10/2009. (related document(s)[5])

In Re: Lyondell Chemical Company      Date Filed: 04/10/2009
case number: 09-10023-reg     175042_1502_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion: Decision and Order signed on 4/10/2009 on Motion of Bank of New York Mellon For Reargument of Court's Determination That The Arco And Equistar Noteholders Are Adequately Protected. (related document(s)[1249])

In Re: Lyondell Chemical Company      Date Filed: 03/18/2009
case number: 09-10023-reg     175042_1244_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision on Motion to Enforce the Automatic Stay and Relief from the Automatic Stay signed on 3/18/2009. (related document(s)[412])

In Re: Lyondell Chemical Company, et al. v. Centerpoint Energy Gas Services Inc. et al      Date Filed: 02/26/2009
case number: 09-01038-reg     175999_76_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision on Motion for Preliminary Injunction signed on 2/26/2009. (related document(s)[3])

In Re: Buchwald v. The Renco Group, Inc. et al      Date Filed: 01/16/2009
case number: 03-06559-reg     78282_140_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order on Defendants' Motions to Dismiss signed on 1/16/2009.

In Re: River Center Holdings LLC      Date Filed: 10/03/2008
case number: 01-11004-reg     30304_440_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order on Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement and Debtor Principal Promises, and Cross-Motion to Charge Secured Lenders' Collateral signed on 10/3/2008. (related document(s)[418])

In Re: Urban Communicators PCS Limited Partnership      Date Filed: 07/31/2008
case number: 98-47996-reg     870_512_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order on Implementation of Prior Decision signed on 7/31/2008.

In Re: Tese-Milner v. Paul et al      Date Filed: 04/28/2008
case number: 05-01135-reg     118175_34_opinion.pdf
Errata Order signed on 4/28/2008 re: Decision on Motions for Summary Judgment (related document(s)[32])

In Re: Tese-Milner v. Paul et al      Date Filed: 04/28/2008
case number: 05-01135-reg     118175_33_opinion.pdf
Errata Order signed on 4/28/2008 re: Decision on Motions for Summary Judgment (related document(s)[32])

In Re: AppliedTheory Corporation      Date Filed: 04/24/2008
case number: 02-11868-reg     50012_678_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision and Order on Chapter 11 Trustee's Motion Pursuant to FED.R.BANKR.P 9019, for Approval of Settlement with Lenders signed on 4/24/2008.

In Re: Tese-Milner v. Paul et al      Date Filed: 04/23/2008
case number: 05-01135-reg     118175_32_opinion.pdf
Decision on Motions for Summary Judgment signed on 4/23/2008. (related document(s)[15])

In Re: Global Crossing Estate Representative v. Credit Suisse First Boston LLC et al      Date Filed: 04/08/2008
case number: 05-02234-reg     128190_51_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order on Motions (1) to Dismiss Under Statute of Limitations and (2) to Extend Time for Service of Process on Newly Added Defendants signed on 4/8/2008.

In Re: Global Crossing Estate Representative v. Equiserve et al      Date Filed: 04/08/2008
case number: 04-01731-reg     93122_250_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order on Motions (1) to Dismiss Under Statute of Limitations and (2) to Extend Time for Service of Process on Newly Added Defendants signed on 4/8/2008.

In Re: Wen Hua Xu      Date Filed: 04/07/2008
case number: 07-11494-reg     157085_23_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order on Motion to Dismiss signed on 4/7/2008. (related document(s)[15])

In Re: Cantico International, Ltd.      Date Filed: 03/19/2008
case number: 07-11903-reg     157854_24_opinion.pdf
Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law, Bases for Exercis of Discretion and Order and Judgment with Respect to Motion for Sanctions by North Bank, as Trustee, for Sanctions Under Bankruptcy Rule 9011 and 28 USC Sec. 1927 Agenst Petitioning Creditor Ronald Losner and Attorney Barton Levine signed on 3/19/2008. (related document(s)[14])

In Re: Citibank (South Dakota), N.A. v. Reyes      Date Filed: 03/17/2008
case number: 06-01693-reg     150760_13_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order on Award of Sanctions signed on 3/17/2008.

In Re: Fox v. Koplik et al      Date Filed: 02/29/2008
case number: 04-02490-reg     95866_103_opinion.pdf      Exhibit A
Errata Order Re: Bench Decision on Motion to Strike Lay Witness Trial Testimony signed on 2/29/2008.

In Re: Fox v. Koplik et al      Date Filed: 02/19/2008
case number: 04-02490-reg     95866_101_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision on Motion to Strike Lay Witness Trial Testimony signed on 2/19/2008.

In Re: Basis Yield Alpha Fund (Master)      Date Filed: 01/16/2008
case number: 07-12762-reg     159705_37_opinion.pdf      Appendix A
Decision and Order on Motion for Summary Judgment Seeking Recognition as Foreign Main Proceeding signed on 1/16/2008. (related document(s)[27])

In Re: Urban Communicators PCS Limited Partnership      Date Filed: 12/11/2007
case number: 98-47996-reg     870_496_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order signed on 12/11/2007 on Gabriel's Entitlement to Post-Petition Interest. (related document(s)[291],[448])

In Re: Fox v. Stein et al      Date Filed: 10/18/2007
case number: 04-02490-reg     95866_79_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order on Motion to Reargue Pursuant to Local Rule 9023-1 signed on 10/18/2007. (related document(s)[51])

In Re: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for Ade v. Bank of America, N.A. et al. et al      Date Filed: 08/17/2007
case number: 03-04942-reg     76421_525_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order on Motion to Dismiss The Equity Committee's Intervenor Complaint signed on 8/17/2007.

In Re: Michael S. Fox, as Litigation Trustee of Perry H. v. Bank Mandiri, formerly known as Bank Dagang Negara      Date Filed: 08/02/2007
case number: 05-01136-reg     118200_37_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision on Deposition Cost-Shifting signed on 8/2/2007

In Re: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for Ade v. Bank of America, N.A. et al. et al      Date Filed: 06/11/2007
case number: 03-04942-reg     76421_463_opinion.pdf      exhibit
Written Opinion signed on 6/11/2007 On Motions To Dismiss. (related document(s)[1])

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 05/16/2007
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_13578_opinion.pdf
Decision signed on 5/16/2007 On Determination of Purchase Price to be Paid by the Mecklenburg-Iredell Consortium for the Portion of the Debtors' Cable Systems that Serves the Consortium Communities.

In Re: Diva Jewelry Design Inc.      Date Filed: 05/01/2007
case number: 06-12256-reg     151623_67_opinion.pdf
Decision signed on 5/1/2007 on Application to Retain Counsel to the Trustee. (related document(s)[52])

In Re: Ocean Power Corporation      Date Filed: 03/26/2007
case number: 02-15989-reg     61933_156_opinion.pdf
Decision signed on 3/26/2007 on Motion for Summary Judgment Liquidating Administrative Expense Claim of Algonquin Capital Management. (related document(s)[116])

In Re: Michael S. Fox, as Litigation Trustee of Perry H. v. Bank Mandiri, formerly known as Bank Dagang Negara      Date Filed: 03/13/2007
case number: 05-01136-reg     118200_36_opinion.pdf
Decision on Motion for a Stay Pending Appeal signed on 3/13/2007.

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 03/06/2007
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_13242_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order signed on 3/6/2007 on Motion to Approve Settlement & Purchase Agreement With D&O Insurers. The Motion for Approval of the Settlement is Denied This Determination is Without Prejudice to a Motion for Approval of a Modified Settlement or Transaction Consistent with this Ruling. (related document(s)[12499])

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 01/11/2007
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_13038_opinion.pdf
Decision on Local Franchising Authority Issues signed on June 22,2006 as Edited and Published, January 11, 2007.

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 01/03/2007
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_12921_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision re: Rigas Sub Debt signed on 1/3/2007.

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 01/03/2007
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_12920_opinion.pdf
Decision on Confirmation signed on 1/3/2007.

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 12/11/2006
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_12751_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 12/11/2006 On Motion to Designate Votes of Certain Creditors in the Class of ACC Senior Notes (Filed Under Seal). (related document(s)[12578])

In Re: Charles Frederick Moore      Date Filed: 10/23/2006
case number: 05-46781-reg     141255_16_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order signed on 10/23/2006 Granting Motion to Expunge Claim. (related document(s)[7])

In Re: Michael S. Fox, as Litigation Trustee of Perry H. v. Bank Mandiri, formerly known as Bank Dagang Negara      Date Filed: 10/23/2006
case number: 05-01136-reg     118200_23_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order signed on 10/23/2006 Denying Bank Mandiri's Motion to Dismiss. (related document(s)[10])

In Re: Indesco International, Inc.      Date Filed: 10/17/2006
case number: 00-15452-reg     25829_498_opinion.pdf
Decision on Motion to Enforce Terms of Confirmation Order and Chapter 11 Plan and Classify Proofs of Claim signed on 10/17/2006. (related document(s)[490])

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 10/10/2006
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_12153_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order on Motion for Clarifaction, or Alternatively, for Reconsideration signed on 10/10/2006.

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 09/26/2006
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_12071_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Errata Order signed on 9/26/2006 RE Bench Decision On Motion to Terminate Exclusivity; to Resume Litigation of Interdebtor Issues; and to Unseal Protected Matter . (related document(s)[12034])

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 09/26/2006
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_12070_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Bench Decision On Open Disclosure Statement Issues and On Propriety of Supplemental Solicitation Material signed on 9/21/2006. (related document(s)[12060])

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 09/25/2006
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_12060_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion/Bench Decision (Filed Under Seal) On Open Disclosure Statement Issues and On Propriety of Supplemental Solicitation Material signed on 9/25/2006. (related document(s)[11871], [11826], [11824], [10634], [11906], [12031], [10413])

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 09/19/2006
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_12034_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision signed on 9/19/2006 On Motion to Terminate Exclusivity; to Resume Litigation of Interdebtor Issues; and to Unseal Protected Matter.

In Re: Ames Department Stores, Inc.      Date Filed: 07/05/2006
case number: 01-42217-reg     39386_3006_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion Signed On 7/5/2006 Re: Bench Decision On Assignment Of Leasehold Interest For Property Located In Pasadena, Maryland.

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation v. The America Channel, LLC et al      Date Filed: 06/26/2006
case number: 06-01528-reg     149395_24_opinion.pdf
Decision signed on 6/26/2006 on Motion for Permanent Injunction (The America Channel)

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation v. The America Channel, LLC et al      Date Filed: 06/05/2006
case number: 06-01528-reg     149395_13_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision on Issuance of Temporary Restraining Order (The America Channel) signed on 6/5/2006. (related document(s)[3])

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 05/15/2006
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_10853_opinion.pdf
Decision on Bank Lenders' Claims to Additional Interest signed on 5/15/2006.

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 03/31/2006
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_10304_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision signed on 3/31/2006 Denying Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay re: Keys Gate. (related document(s)[7286])

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 02/06/2006
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_9618_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision on Intercreditor Issues with Respect to Manner of Treatment of Debtors' Schedules; Admissibility of Debtors' Accounting Records; Burdens of Coming Foward and Proof with Respect to Them; and Propriety Under Bankruptcy Law of Postpetition Restatement of Financial Statements signed on 2/6/2006 . (Blum, Helene) Modified on 2/6/2006 to Correct Docket Text.

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 01/25/2006
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_9460_opinion.pdf
Decision on Motions by Ad Hac Committee of Arahova Noteholders to Appoint Trustee or Nonstatutory Fiduciary; to Disqualify Counsel; and to Terminate Exclusivity signed on 1/23/2006. (related document(s)[8856], [8857], [8855]) (Blum, Helene) Modified on 1/25/2006

In Re: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for Ade v. Bank of America, N.A. et al. et al      Date Filed: 08/30/2005
case number: 03-04942-reg     76421_326_opinion.pdf
Written Opinion signed on 8/30/2005. Re: Decision on Motions by Creditors' Committee and Equity Committee to Prosecute Claims on Behalf of the Debtors' Estates.

In Re: Adelphia Communications Corporation      Date Filed: 05/20/2005
case number: 02-41729-reg     53392_7603_opinion.pdf
Bench Decision on Motion to Approve Settlement Agreements signed on 5/20/2005. (related document(s)[7366])

In Re: Dibbern v. Adelphia Communications Corporation et al      Date Filed: 05/03/2005
case number: 02-08074-reg     57467_30_opinion.pdf
Decision and Order signed on 5/3/2005 re: Granting Motion to Dismiss. (related document(s)[14])

In Re: Ames Department Stores, Inc.      Date Filed: 04/29/2005
case number: 01-42217-reg     39386_2814_opinion.pdf
Decision signed on 4/29/2005 on Post Hearing Dispute Between Ames, Granite National Realty, and Stop & Shop Supermarket Company.

Total opinions: 59