Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP v. Heller Ehrman LLP

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ORDER DENYING LEAVE TO APPEAL. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 05/20/2013. (crblc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/20/2013)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

United States District Court
For the Northern District of California

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IN RE HELLER EHRMAN LLP,

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Liquidating Debtor.

No. CV 13-2192 CRB
ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR
LEAVE TO FILE INTERLOCUTORY
APPEAL

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HELLER EHRMAN LLP

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Plaintiff,

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v.
ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE
LLP,
Defendant.

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This case stems from the dissolution of the law firm Heller Ehrman LLP (“Heller”).
Defendant seeks leave from this Court to appeal from the Bankruptcy Court’s interlocutory
summary judgment ruling on a fraudulent transfer claim brought by Heller’s plan
administrator. Having considered whether the appeal presents a controlling question of law
as to which there is substantial ground for difference of opinion, and whether an immediate
appeal would materially advance the ultimate termination of the litigation, see 28
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U.S.C. § 158(a)(3); In re Belli, 268 B.R. 851, 858 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2001); Oliner v.

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Kontrabecki, 305 B.R. 510, 527 (N.D. Cal. 2004), the Court DENIES the motion.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: May 20, 2013

CHARLES R. BREYER
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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United States District Court
For the Northern District of California

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G:\CRBALL\2013\1775\order re interloc appeal 13-2192.wpd

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