Peter D. Russin
How Judge Russin rules, drawn from 13 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
How Judge Russin decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
A practical outcome cannot substitute for authority when procedural rules have not yet adapted to new technology.
“But courts cannot rewrite the rules to suit facts. If change is needed, it must come from the rule makers, not from this Court.”
Procedural preferences
Estate professionals must make complete connection disclosures at the outset, even when a later correction avoids disqualification.
“Disclosures under Rule 2014 are not mere formalities. They are the starting point of the Court’s gatekeeping function and essential to maintaining the trust of creditors and the integrity of the process.”
Cautions
Personal declarations of sovereignty do not displace federal jurisdiction or ordinary litigation obligations.
“The courtroom is not a sovereign forum. It is a constitutional one. Participation in federal court entails compliance with federal law.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“A litigant of course cannot unilaterally impose fines on opposing parties and the Court, and the Motion is denied as frivolous.”
“The Trustee’s Motion is granted, and the Court has issued an order directing turnover and authorizing liquidation.”
“The motion is denied as frivolous.”
“Accordingly, the motion to remove the Trustee is denied.”
“The motion is therefore denied without prejudice, with leave to refile upon a showing of legitimate need, such as a verified medical or logistical hardship.”
“The motion is denied in its entirety.”
“The DIP Financing Motion is GRANTED.”
“The Bidding Procedures Motion is GRANTED.”
“The Motion to Disqualify Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. is DENIED.”
“The Recusal Motions are DENIED.”
“The Disqualification Motion is DENIED.”
“The Motion to Vacate is DENIED.”
“For the reasons stated, Trustee’s Motion to Strike (Doc. 297) is hereby GRANTED.”
“Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that the Sanctions Motion (Doc. 79) is DENIED.”
“The Motion (Doc. 392) is GRANTED IN PART.”
“Rivera’s Motion to Vacate Discharge (Doc. 247) and Amended Motion to Value and Determine Secured Status of Lien (Doc. 289) are DENIED.”
“The Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 43) is GRANTED. This case is hereby dismissed for cause under 11 U.S.C. § 707(a).”
“The Motion to Continue or Retain Jurisdiction (Doc. 116) is DENIED.”
“The Motion is GRANTED IN-PART.”
“The Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 55) is GRANTED.”
“The Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 62) is DENIED.”
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