Law:
Bonus Watch: Weil Gotshal Plays the Match Game
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Bonus Watch: Debevoise Goes Plimpin’ and Matches Cravath Spring Bonuses
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Bonus Watch: Paul Weiss Matches the Cravath Spring Bonuses!
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Revenue Down, PPP Up at O'Melveny in 2010
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Ogletree Deakins Has Better-Than-Expected Year
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Jackson Walker Elects New Bankruptcy Partner
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Foreclosure law firm lays off nearly half of its staff, after losing Fannie Mae
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Amazing Tribute From Son to Joseph Flom
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Location, Location, Location?
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The $10m question - how long can partner comp buck the global pay race?
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Weird Hobby: Matchmaking Lawyers
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Define “Commodity” for me … Please
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Small Firms, Big Lawyers
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Texas Judge Grants Stay in Whistleblower Contempt Case Against Toyota
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Did Partner Dispute at Beasley Firm Begin Before or After Barroom Brawl?
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In-House: Loving Laterals
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Lateral partner hiring doesn't work
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Firm Doubles San Fran Office With Group of 14
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Eversheds' alliance firm to split from international network
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Eversheds kicks off apprenticeship scheme
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Plaintiffs Win $8B from Ecuador Court in Environmental Case Against Chevron
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Arbitrators Order Ecuador to Suspend Enforcement of Any Judgment Against Chevron
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Chevron's Ecuador Judgment May Be `Unenforceable,' Analyst Says
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Olswang recruits Reed Smith partner for London restructuring team
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Use Your Words, People Who Are Paid Highly for Just That, Not Your Fists
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Resume Gets Attorney Suspended
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Practice Like a Pro from Your Mom’s Basement
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Watson Computer, Making ‘Jeopardy’ Debut, Could Do Associate Research, IBM GC Says
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Legal Affairs: Lawyers Guilty of Getting Down in the Office
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Hilarious 'SNL' Spider-Man Law Firm Commercial
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Advice for ‘Sugar-Mama’ Attorneys and Their Low-Income Male Life Partners
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Law Prof’s Job on the Line for Using Hypotheticals Involving Dean’s Murder
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Legal Services Corp. Braces for Big Budget Cuts
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Stanford Law Dean Explains Why Stanford Law Deserves a Bigger Tuition Hike Than the Rest of the University
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The Legal Implications of the “[Non-]Payment of the Remaining Cows Owed the Bride’s Father”
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Judges:
Court Fiscal Crisis Is Structural Crisis, ABA Told
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Federal Courts’ Filing System Needs a Revamp, ABA Says
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Common Cause Asks Court About Thomas Speech
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If New York Faces Apocalypse, Courts Have a Guide
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Latest in Bloomberg/Goodman Tussle: Judge Refuses Recusal
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Trial Judges Fire Back After Justice's Email Defending $1.9 Billion IT System for Courts
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Wall Street:
US Stock Futures Up As Investors Await Economic Data
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Stocks Finished Mixed as Energy Sector Lifts S&P 500
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Why the stock market is increasingly irrelevant
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The Hottest Power Couples On Wall Street
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Layoffs:
Scary Facts About Job Hunting in America
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U.S.' Least, Most Educated Most Likely to Find Jobs in 2010
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Court clerk lays off 170 county workers
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SF Fed: What Is the New Normal Unemployment Rate?
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National and State by State Unemployment Rates
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Animated Map of Unemployment
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Municipalities:
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Signals Opposition to Bankruptcy for States
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State Bankruptcy Proposal Criticized by Both Parties at Hearing
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Try state responsibility, not state bankruptcy
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Rep. Frank Guinta discussing Bankruptcy
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Municipalities may for first time consider Chapter 9
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Could bankruptcy be a viable solution to Camden's woes?
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Pension expert says state bankruptcy "no panacea"
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Uh-Oh: Illinois Postpones Bond Sale So That Investors Can Hear A Speech By The Governor
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Lawmakers resist bankruptcy for US states
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SEC makes muni bond disclosure a ‘top priority’
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Tiny, troubled water district spent freely
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Topinka urges Congress to reject state bankruptcy
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Pharma:
Losses mount at Accentia, Biovest as they emerge from bankruptcy
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Media:
Tribune Seeks to Keep Food Network Stake
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Trib bankruptcy plan gains steam
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Food/Drink:
Tavern on the Green, Indiana Restaurant Face Off in Trademark Battle
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Hollywood:
Regent Entertainment - Possible Involuntary Bankruptcy?
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Aviation:
Airlines Are Using Fuel Surcharges
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New fees would be $2 billion tax increase on flyers
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Airlines 'cancel early and often' tactic pays off
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Mass Torts:
Gulf claims process under fire
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Lehman:
A Different Side to Dick Fuld
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Bernanke Said He Would Defend Lehman Actions to His 'Deathbed'
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Resorts:
Singapore Government Offers to Buy Paulson Resorts
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Economy:
Debt now equals total U.S. economy
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Deficit is biggest as share of economy since 1945
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Revealing Charts About The Current State Of America's Debt Crisis
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Republicans quickly reject Obama budget proposal
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Republicans Dismiss Obama Budget as Sending US `Down Path to Bankruptcy '
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Highlights of the Proposed Obama Budget
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Obama’s 2012 Budget Proposal: How It’s Spent
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How big is $3.73 trillion? $12,000 from each American
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15 Tax Hikes Hidden In Obama's New Budget
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Rejected Tax Increases for High Earners Return in Obama's Budget Proposal
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Laffer Curve Pays Billions If Obama Just Asks
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The Great Abdication
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Obama's Wackiest Budget Cuts
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What Obama’s Budget Cuts Say
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Analysis: $1.5 trillion tax hike over 10 years
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'Slow train wreck coming'
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The Obama budget: What's NOT in it for you
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Justice Department Funding Would Rise
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Top gov't watchdog over $700B bailout to resign
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Phony Social Security reform arguments: When will media get it?
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Clothing prices to rise 10 pct starting in spring
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Higher Prices Are Looming, Companies Say
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NY Fed Q4 Report on Household Debt and Credit
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Signs of Trouble as G-20 Ministers Prepare to Meet
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G20 too divided to back tough curbs on speculators
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U.S. investors fear muni defaults, job losses: poll
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Biofuels Pushing Up World Foods Prices
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Economic Stress Map
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Economy Tracker Map
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US Debt Clock
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Bailout Recipients
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Real Estate:
MERS Lacks Right to Transfer Mortgages, Judge Says
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Judge Axes Foreclosure, Bans Do-Over, Holds Lawyer in Contempt; Fannie Mae Pulls Files from Firm
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FHFA, Fannie set to defend legal fees before House
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Housing Market Looks Sickest in Cities That Once Seemed Immune
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Large housing inventories to be sold at deep discounts in 2011: DBRS
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Distressed House Sales: Highest since early 2009 using Sacramento data
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Mortgage interest tax deduction may be in danger
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Title insurers fear confusion without strong GSEs
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Budget: Fannie, Freddie to cost taxpayers $73 billion
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Freddie Mac: Low mortgage rates to remain throughout 2011
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Budget proposes more than $1 billion in cuts to HUD funding
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Is Obama's Strong Housing Finance Stand for Real or a Political Play?
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Inspirada developer appeals bankruptcy ruling
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Home values declining in West Michigan
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Seattle’s Foreseeable Housing Bust
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San Diego County median home price drops 8.7% in January
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Orlando home prices at 13-year low
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Why Home Prices Are Falling Beyond Bubble Capitals
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Cardoza angry with Obama, Pelosi on foreclosure crisis
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New York City Foreclosure Volumes Plummet Thanks to October Ruling
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Caught in the subprime vise
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Fed Gov. Raskin: Regulatory Review Has Found 'Widespread Weaknesses' In Servicing
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FCIC prepares to share evidence with House committee
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Florida county makes emergency declaration over economy
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Moody's CMBS delinquency tracker tops 9% for first time
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Retailing:
Borders moves toward bankruptcy: Are bookstores going away?
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Borders eyes store closings and liquidations: sources
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Oriental out of bankruptcy
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Ultimate Electronics going out of business, closing all stores
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Building Supplies:
Xteriors files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Autos:
Hedge Funds Oppose Old GM's Liquidation Plan
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Delphi's salaried retirees lose congressional backer in Craigslist scandal
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GM to pay more than $400 million in worker bonuses
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GM hourly workers may get $4000 bonuses
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GM Bonuses for Line Workers Biggest Ever
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Canada's General Motors workers to get up to 16 per cent of salary in bonuses
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Tax:
I.R.S. Takes on Tax Abuse by Charity Support Groups
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Accounting:
Vault Survey: 47% of Accountants Have Had an Office Romance
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Sports:
Beer Buyer Is Smarter Than Goldman Banker
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Chemicals:
Tronox emerges from bankruptcy after two years
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Oil/Gas:
Company says permit barriers forced bankruptcy , sale
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Finance:
Judge OKs Advanta liquidation
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Debt Collection:
Collecting on debts: Bill goes too far for N.C.
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Hotels:
Suit seeks foreclosure on Unity House-owned hotel
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Credit Cards:
Valentine’s Day Emergency: Amex Concierge Fails, Visa Signature Concierge Impresses
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Banking:
Junior debt in line for Moody’s downgrade
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Appaloosa Buys Bank of America, Citigroup Shares
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Buffett Dumps Bank of America
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory
Chapter 7, 12 & 13 Private Trustee Locator
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Recent Ch. 11 Filings
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Bankruptcy Code - Prior BK Codes - Bankruptcy Rules
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Bankruptcy Jobs:
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Seminars - (Contact us to list your seminar)
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Insurance:
IRS Criticizes Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner In Ambac Case
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Corporate Governance:
A "Global Guide" to Directors' Liability and Indemnification
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Miscellaneous:
Gift Plans, Madoff-Wilpon, Blockbuster, Trico: Bankruptcy
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Bankruptcy Statistics:
In WNY, bankruptcy continues to decline
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Phoenix-area bankruptcy outlook improves
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Personal bankruptcy filings in Colorado rose 17.2% last year
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Business bankruptcy filings fall in Colorado
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Interactive Bankruptcy Statistics Map
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Avoidance Actions:
TOUSA Reversed: Victory for the Capital Markets and Rescue Financings
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Corporate Reform:
Dodd-Frank Ready for Congressional Close up
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Consumer Agency Sees Need For $329 Million From US Fed In 2012
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Misleading “Research” From The Chamber Of Commerce
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Personal Finance:
Give Your Valentine the Gift of Bankruptcy?
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Religion:
Sex suit names Philadelphia Archdiocese
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Celebs:
Olympic hero Derek Redmond declared bankrupt again
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Fraud:
Some wonder if Solomon Dwek has become a liability in trials
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Prosecutors want 15 years for Ponzi operator
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New York Hedge Funds Strike Back In Rothstein Suit
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London trader jailed for Ponzi scheme
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Darren Berg and other people's money
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Stanford Ponzi Scheme Investors Fight for Assets
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Next Up In The Insider Trading Investigation: $3.5 Billion Coatue Management
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Goldman’s Tourre Shouldn't Face SEC Lawsuit, His Lawyers Say
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Shipping:
Korea Line says in court receivership
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UK:
UK inflation jumps to 4pc, double the target
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King Says Inflation Surge Temporary, Outlook Uncertain
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PwC restructuring partner joins KPMG
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Britons spend more than a month paying back loan interest
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JJB To Shut More Shops In Bid To Keep On Running
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Appointment of Administrators - 14 February 2011
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Winding Up Petitions - 14 February 2011
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'UK Madoff' jailed for eight years in £14m scam
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EU:
European Officials Want to Expand Bailout Fund
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Pamplona To Take KCA Deutag With Record Cash Injection
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Euro-Zone Growth Weaker Than Expected
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Canada:
Insolvencies on the rise
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Creditors plan final battle over General Chemical
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Germany:
WestLB Gets Bids As Revamp Deadline Looms
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Euro Gains as German Investor Confidence Rises for Fourth Month
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Ireland:
Irish Bailout Hits Snags
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Drumm had 20 to 25 bank accounts
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Anglo lawyers question Drumm, keep video evidence
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Rating Agency Downgrades Unsecured Bank Debt
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Irish Bond Haircuts: Too Little, Too Late
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Anglo Irish reorganization triggers US fund suit
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Switzerland:
Swiss make life a bit more difficult for despots
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Freezing Mubarak Assets Shows How Switzerland Fights Image of Dirty Money
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Romania:
Evolution of the insolvency law during the economic downturn
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Africa:
Banks lose in biggest bankruptcy in years
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Greece:
Athens in EU-IMF dispute over privatisation
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Australia:
Griffin owner collects millions in fees despite collapse
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Japan:
BOJ tones up economic optimism, keeps rates on hold
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PIIGS:
The PIIGS Just Got Their Dream Bailout Package While Merkel Sulks On The Sidelines
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