Farrey v. Sanderfoot, 500 U.S. 291, 114 U.S. L.ed 2d 825 (1991) (liens granted in a divorce proceeding are not avoidable in bankruptcy)
In re One2One Communications, LLC, 805 F.3d 428 (3rd Cir. 2015) (equitable mootness not appropriate grounds for dismissal of appeal in non‑complex case)
In re Tak Communication, Inc., 985 F.2d 916 (7th Cir. 1993) (lenders may not take a mortgage on the FCC broadcast license of a borrower)
Jansen Logistics Services, LLC, v. Tak, 2015 WL 4041779, (E.D. Wis. July 1, 2015) (factual dispute between the parties precludes summary judgment in favor of the defendant)
Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Rufftown Entertainment Group, Inc., 2014 WL 3533416 (E.D. Wis., July 16, 2014) (summary judgment is appropriate where there is no factual dispute and automatic stay does not apply)
In re Archdiocese of Milwaukee, 2013 WL 5491895 (E.D. Wis. Oct. 01, 2013) (Committee failed to provide grounds for recusal or vacatur)
In re Archdiocese of Milwaukee, 496 B.R. 905, 2013 WL 3937021 (E.D. Wis. July 29, 2013) (RFRA and First Amendment shield Cemetery Trust from creditor claims)
Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Rufftown Entertainment Group, Inc., 2013 WL 1949675 (E.D. Wis., May 08, 2013) (implausible allegations are grounds to dismiss counterclaims)
Vane Line Bunkering, Inc., v. The Manitowoc Company, Inc., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 122242 (E.D. Wis.) (third party defendant's motion to dismiss third party complaint was granted due to a forum selection clause)
Vane Line Bunkering, Inc., v. The Manitowoc Company, Inc., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 115200 (E.D. Wis.) (motion to dismiss not appropriate when plaintiff’s argument is not unreasonable or absurd)
Samson Lift Technologies, LLC v. Jerr-Dan, Corp. & Oshkosh, Corp., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89278 (M.D. Penn.) ( partial summary judgment appropriate on concession of technical violation of contract terms)
GFI Wisconsin, Inc., f/k/a Grede Foundries, Inc., v. Reedsburg Utility Commission and Wisconsin Electric Power Company, 435 B.R. 593, 2010 WL 4595508 (W.D. Wis. 2010) (electricity is a “good” under the bankruptcy code)
Samson Lift Technologies, LLC v. Jerr-Dan, Corp. & Oshkosh, Corp., 2010 U.S. DIST. LEXIS 26862 (M.D. Penn.) (dismissal appropriate when fraud not plead with particularity)
Samson Lift Technologies v. Jerr-Dan Corporation, et al., 2009 U.S. DIST. LEXIS 69099 (S.D.N.Y.) (venue transfer appropriate to where most operative events occurred and documents and key witnesses are)
Veolia Es Special Services, Inc. v. Malin Int'l Ship Repair & Drydock, Inc., 2009 U.S. DIST. LEXIS 76428 (E.D. Wis.) (plaintiff must demonstrate defendant’s substantial and not isolated activities in state)
Baylake Bank v. Village of Hobart, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 4081 (E.D. Wis) (prevailing party’s attorneys’ fees reasonable)
I. Kruger, Inc. v. Oconto Falls Tissue, Inc., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1807 (E.D. Wis)(defendants did not comply with the Bulk Transfer Act)
Village of Hobart v. TCGC, LLC, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 105468 (E.D. Wis)( plan confirmation order affirmed)
Baylake Bank v. TCGC, LLC, 2008 U.S. Dist., LEXIS 77291 (E.D. Wis.) (restrictive covenants not removable in Section 363 sale)
In re Specialtychem Products Corp., 372 B.R. 434 (E.D. Wis. 2007) (administrative claim not allowed without claimant proving the benefit with evidence not merely inference)
In re ANR Advance Transportation Co., Inc., 302 B.R. 607 (E.D. Wis. 2003) (trustee can waive debtor’s work product privilege)
Hodge Bros. v. Delong Co., Inc., 942 F. Supp. 412 (W.D. Wis. 1996) (parties can incorporate arbitration by reference)
In re Archdiocese of Milwaukee, 485 B.R. 385, 2013 WL 175546 (Bankr. E.D. Wis. 2013) (RFRA and First Amendment do not shield Cemetery Trust from creditor claims)
In re Archdiocese of Milwaukee, 470 B.R. 495 (Bankr. E.D. Wis. 2012) (court cannot grant summary judgment to the extent claims are grounded in fraud)
In re Miller, 366 B.R. 408 (Bankr. E.D. Wis. 2005) (time to revoke discharge is jurisdictional and may not be extended by agreement)
In re ANR Advance Transportation Co., Inc., 288 B.R. 208 (Bankr. E.D. Wis. 2002) (trustee can waive debtor’s work product privilege)
In re ANR Advance Transportation Co., Inc., 283 B.R. 737 (Bankr. E.D. Wis. 2002) (proof of Claim disallowed where debtor offered nondiscriminatory reason for employee dismissal)
In re ANR Advance Transportation Co., Inc., 247 B.R. 771 (Bankr. E.D. Wis. 2000) (right to review invoices and approve payment is insufficient “control” to make escrow funds property of bankruptcy estate)
Messner Manor Associates v. WHEDA, 204 Wis. 2d.492, 555 N.W.2d 156 (Ct. App. 1996) (unambiguous contract provision will be enforced)
M&I Marshall & Ilsley Corp. v. Hougard, 2004 WL 3252086 (Wis. Cir.) (guarantor is not discharged nor are there defenses which may be raised if the Guarantor waives the defenses)
In the Matter of a 1993 Chevrolet Corvette, VIN 1G1YY33P4P5116538, Purchased by Terry Kahl, Case No. 97-H-1042 (Wis. Division of Hearings and Appeals, August 26, 1997) (ordinary course buyer takes title free and clear of consignor’s lender’s security interest)