Law:

The smart money was never on Goliath: Does BigLaw have his same disadvantages?
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Biglaw Associate Says He’s In Too Much Debt To Commit Suicide
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With All Due Respect, Your Honor, Math Is Really Hard
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Business of Law
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What lawyers put in online profiles versus what clients want in profiles
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A Simple Solution To The Lawyer Glut
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10 Things Every New Lawyer Should Do—Right Now
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Law firms experience big jump in mergers
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Which Biglaw Firms Have The Most Satisfied Litigators?
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Chairman and CEO of Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr to leave top job, seek Republican nomination for Texas House of Representatives
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Ex-Sidley Partner Suspended For False Expense Filings
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This Pretty Much Sums Up The Plight Of The Unemployed Lawyer
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Goldman Sachs Tells Newbies to Work Less: Will BigLaw follow along?
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9 Instagram photos that law firms wouldn’t use in their recruitment brochures
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Displaced Lawyers: Are you obsessed what people might be thinking about you?
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Biglaw Business Development (Part 2) — The Harder Way
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The Economic Value of a Law Degree: Means, Medians, Modes --- I talk with my students about the Value of a Law Degree
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This May Be The Best Cease And Desist Letter Ever Written
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Osborne Clarke opens New York office
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Could It Be Satan? Yes, Says Union in Dispute With Law School
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New England Law School: Will faculty endure sweatshop conditions?
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You Won’t Believe The Lengths One Firm Has Gone To Keep Benefits From Dying Victims
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George Clooney Dating Lawyer Hottie
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URLs in Briefs, Using Microsoft Word
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First iPad Air reviews are posted
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Reports Of NSA Spying In France And Spain Are Now Reportedly Inaccurate --- US says France , Spain aided NSA spying --- Paper: NSA Angry At Obama --- The New York Times Shreds The Obama Administration As 'Pathetic' On NSA Spying --- Turning point in government spying saga
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Man Shot To Death Execution-Style In Philly Grocery Store Filled With Customers
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Barneys case stirs talk of 'Shopping While Black' --- Al Sharpton threatens boycott of Barneys over 'racial profiling'
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Barking dogs may have sparked family slaying
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Jailed based on mistaken identity, some who did nothing wrong are held days, weeks or months
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Man Leaves Best Voicemail Ever After Witnessing Car Accident
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Don't Steal Pumpkins
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Ohio Teacher Goes On Racist Facebook Halloween Rant
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Scammer seeks to profit by imposing ‘fines’ on those who missed jury duty, authorities say
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13-year-old girl crawls out of grave after being r----, buried alive
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Thousands Protest In California Where 13-Year-Old Playing With Toy Gun Was Shot By Police
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7 Tips For Getting Divorced Without Ruining Your Life
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Federal Agents Raid Reporter’s Home In Search of Illegal Weapons and Allegedly Question Her About Prior Negative Stories And Seize Documents and Notes
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Woman Wearing 'Abusive Wife' Costume Arrested for Beating Up Boyfriend
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MTA Driver Bans 10-Year-Old Boy From Bus for Speaking Arabic
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Say What?!
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Judges:

On the Problem of Judicial Ignorance
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When judges mouth off outside the courtroom
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Posner Benchslaps Cadwalader: “That a major law firm would engage in such shenanigans distresses us.”
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Judicial Confirmation Clash Looms Over Obama’s Nominees
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Federal Courts Tot Up Cost of Shutdown
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Judge’s girlfriend takes DUI plea; he and kids were in the car with her, and he says she seemed fine
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Judge is asked to apologize to victim’s family for officiating at killer’s wedding after sentencing
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Judicial Nominations Fight to Flare Up
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Justice Clarence Thomas shares his journey from the South to the Supreme Court
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Wall Street:

Europe stocks rise for second day ahead of Fed meet
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Dow and S&P 500 close at record highs
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Layoffs:

The Hard Truth About Following Your Passion
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Thomson Reuters to Cut 3000 Jobs to Focus on Growth Markets
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Illegal Aliens Steal American Jobs :)
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National and State by State Unemployment Rates
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Animated Map of Unemployment
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Hedge Funds:

Hedge Funds Just Unloaded The Most Stock Since December 2008
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Aviation:

Airlines, Justice agree to work with mediator on antitrust case --- One analyst thinks the introduction of mediator ‘could pave way’ for settlement in American Airlines-US Airways lawsuit
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AMR CEO Sees Way to Settle Federal Suit on US Airways Merger
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American and US Airways' Stocks Tumble Together
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Major Las Vegas helicopter company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Airlines Nickel and Diming You to Death
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Alitalia Not Getting State Aid, Rome says --- Italy Minister Defends Alitalia Rescue Plan
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Fledgling Norway airline files for bankruptcy
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A Chinese Real Estate Company May Be Behind The Comeback Of A Texas Plane Maker
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Mass Torts:

No Easy Out for Firm Sunk by Asbestos Cases
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9th Circuit Vacates Asbestos Bankruptcy Reorganization; Says Trust Isn’t In Control
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Corporate Reform:

Report: Part Of JP Morgan's $13 Billion Deal With The Justice Department Is At Risk Of Collapse; Shares Down
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Dutch Rabobank fined $1 billion over Libor scandal --- $325 Million Criminal Penalty --- CEO out --- Rabobank Rate Riggers See Bigger Crooks Than Themselves --- Rabobank Had to Make Money Somehow
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Telecoms:

Nortel Canada Bondholders Seek to Put Lid on U.S. Bond Interest
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Dish wins dismissal of Harbinger's LightSquared lawsuit --- Judge Dismisses Portions of Harbinger Suit Against Ergen, Dish
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Oil/Gas:

Green Field gets approval of interim bankruptcy financing
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Saudis ‘have the ability to stop fracking’ in the U.S., analyst says
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Economy:

Fed Balance Sheet Not Seen Returning to Normal Until at Least 2019
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September Retail Sales in U.S. Rise Excluding Auto Dealers
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Labor Department Broadens Producer Price Index to Include Services
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Fed Balance Sheet Not Seen Returning to Normal Until at Least 2019
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What to Watch for From the Fed
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Yellen feared housing bust but did not raise public alarm
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Fama To Santelli: QE Is A Neutral Event
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Retirement: Born at the Right Time
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Gambling / H----- Index Predicts Consumer Spending Patterns With Incredible Accuracy
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Food Bank CEO Warns Welfare Cuts May Spark Riots
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US Debt Clock
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Economic Indicators Dashboard
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Real Estate:

US home prices increase 12.8 percent from a year ago --- Expect a Breather in Home Prices’ Rapid Run --- Home prices are still affordable, says Shiller
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Home price gains ease in most large US markets
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Ally Strikes Deals With Regulators Over Mortgage Suits
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JPMorgan Mortgage Accord Said to Meet U.S. Resistance
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Judge: 'Foreclosure king' should lose law license
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Cordray: No QM? No Worries, Mate!
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Mighty Bal Harbour Luxury Tower Bankrupt , Selling Itself Cheap
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Developer Ted Raymond files for bankruptcy
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Municipalities:

Orr returns for second day of testimony in Detroit bankruptcy trial --- Sharp exchange between bankruptcy judge and Detroit's emergency manager --- How 'bout that $3.5 billion check? --- Detroit bankruptcy judge snaps at Orr for going 'on and on and on' --- Deal 'probably not' doable absent pension cuts -Detroit manager --- In Detroit, Testimony and Anger Over Bankruptcy --- Detroit emergency manager: I couldn't agree to keep hands off pensions before bankruptcy --- Live blog: Kevyn Orr testifies about talks with creditors, unions
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Detroit emergency manager says 'cram down' a possibility in bankruptcy case
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Did the state negotiate in good faith?
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Detroit manager says city owns 'very valuable' art --- Kevyn Orr Says DIA Art Sale Would Help City --- Kevyn Orr testifies DIA art could help city, but stops short of suggesting sale
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Governor Rick Snyder takes stand in Detroit bankruptcy trial --- Snyder rejected pension fund conditions --- Snyder's Counsel Suggested Shielding Pensions In Bankruptcy; Snyder Said No --- Snyder testifies that bankruptcy was last resort
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Highlights from Governor Snyder's, Kevyn Orr's testimony
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Detroit Residents Split Over Bankruptcy
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Detroit Mayor Dave Bing: Bankruptcy judge has 'one hell of a responsibility'
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Detroit's disappointing mayoral campaign
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Judges: The True Pension Referees in Bankruptcy Cases
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Deadline for Jefferson County bankruptcy deal at 4 pm Monday
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Carrington: Progress made on concessions, but issues remain
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Detroit's lesson for Chicago
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48 hours since Jeffco imposed deadline on sewer creditors and the wait continues
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Will Puerto Rico go bust?: An island in dire straits
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Bankrupt San Bernardino in showdown with California pension fund over arrears
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Save cities or let them go bankrupt ?
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Municipal bankruptcy conference to be held at Brown
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The 20 Most Underrated Cities For 20-Somethings
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Autos:

How General Motors Was Really Saved: The Untold True Story Of The Most Important Bankruptcy In U.S. History
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Feds report $9.7B loss on GM shares
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Chrysler Amends IPO Filing, Highlighting Fiat Conflicts
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Chrysler could see weak 3Q
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Environmental:

Environmental Concerns Arise Amid Ormet Ohio Plant Shutdown
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Politics:

Poll: Most libertarians do not identify with 'Tea Party'
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Food/Beverage:

Total tomato company auctions yield $75.8 million
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Bankrupt canner owes Ball Corp. $46 million
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New Orleans: Creditors push Brennan's toward bankruptcy --- Request involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy --- Dorignac's, Leidenheimer's Push for Brennan's Bankruptcy
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Here's Exactly How Much Italian Restaurants Mark Up Food
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Fraud:

SAC Capital plea deal may come early next week
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Bangor doctor tied to alleged Ponzi scheme files for bankruptcy
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Man talks about unveiling Bernie Madoff
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Madoff Fraud Driven by Novice Workers, Accountant Says
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Madoff’s Broker-Dealer Backed by Stolen Money, Jury Told
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Mark Cuban Continues Blasts at the SEC
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Coal:

Arch Coal Slips To Loss In Q3, Revenues Plunge
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Patriot Coal files new reorganization plan, detailed disclosure
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Textbooks:

Nebraska Book Co. cutting, moving jobs
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Celebs:

O.J. Simpson's Kendall Home Sold in Online Auction After Foreclosure
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Brokers:

CFTC to Adopt Client-Funds Rule After MF Global, Peregrine Cases
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Pensions:

District Court Says Baker’s Union Can’t Have Its Cake and Eat it Too
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Gambling:

Lake Las Vegas casino shuts over lease issues
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Defaults:

Defaults Seen Below Crisis Levels in Next Cycle, Moody's Says
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Electricity:

Debt payment looms Friday for EFH: What will happen?
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Energy Future Said to Add New Directors as Vote on Default Nears
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Edison International Profit More Than Doubles
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Buses:

Judge approves sale of DesignLine assets
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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 (16 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (30 new filings today)
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Bankruptcy Code - Prior BK Codes - Bankruptcy Rules
(large downloads)

UCLA-LoPucki Bankruptcy Research Database
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Bankruptcy Jobs:

(1)- (2)- (3)- (4)- (5)- (6)- (7)- (8)- (9)- (10)
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Seminars - (Contact us to list your seminar)

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Bankruptcy Statistics:

Interactive Bankruptcy Statistics Map
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Subordination:

Post-Petition Interest and Subordination: The Rule of Explicitness Lives (and Drafting Matters)
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Venue:

Making The Case For Bankruptcy Venue Reform
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Personal Bankruptcy:

The Doctrine Of Virtual Representation In Bankruptcy Cases
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Insurance:

NJ Supreme Court rules on responsibility for insolvent insurers
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Small Business:

'Bar Rescue' Host Jon Taffer On The Top 5 Mistakes Small Businesses Make
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Retailing:

Sears's Lampert Broadens Breakup Plans as Sales Slump --- For Once-Mighty Sears, Pictures of Decay
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Tax:

FDIC Appeals Downey Financial Tax Refund Decision
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Tech:

EI furloughs some employees
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Education:

Pearson profits to slip on weak US college demand
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Global Executives Say These 20 Universities Produce The Most Employable Graduates
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Health Care:

MedLab Obtains $5MM DIP From Marathon Special Opportunity Fund
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Michael Brown hospitalized after heart attack --- Former hand surgeon incapacitated following cardiac arrest --- Notorious hand doctor on life support
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Seasons of Hope Files for Bankruptcy
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Glens Falls Hospital on verge of more staff cuts
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Obama Official Apologizes For Broken Health Care Website --- Health Site Chief Expects Low Initial Enrollment Number
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Obamacare pricier for some individual buyers --- The Forgotten Men of Obamacare: The Winners and Losers
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3 states tell insurers to scrap plans that don't comply with Obamacare
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Credit Reporting:

Bad Credit Can Double Car Insurance Rates
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Television:

Astros Make Case to Throw Out CSN Bankruptcy
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Judge allows Astros to seek new TV partner
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Banking:

Madoff Money to Japan Mob Ties Breed Banks’ Global Pains
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UK:

Blockbuster UK goes into administration - again --- Jobs at risk
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EU:

Cyprus' 2nd bailout review gets under way --- Cyprus lenders eye banks overhaul, state selloffs in review
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Investment banking slowdown to hit European lenders
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EQT Holdings raises €845M for Credit II distressed fund
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Stricken Banks’ CEOs Risk Ouster in EU Deal on Crisis Plans
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PIIGS:

Tax Evaders in Greece: “We Cannot Survive Otherwise” --- Troika Demands New Measures
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Spain Exits Two-Year Recession as Rajoy Seeks Recovery
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Canada:

Major competitor's bankruptcy a reality check for furniture dealers
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Germany:

German Unemployment Rises a Third Month as Growth Slows
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Brazil:

Eike Batista Has Sold Some Impressive Toys Since His Empire Started Crumbling
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Brazil's OSX vessel plugged to OGX field not for sale, source says
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OGX Can Keep Oil Blocks Under Bankruptcy With Funds, Brazil Says
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Goldman Sachs Boosts Stake in Brazil Shipbuilder OSX to 5.2%
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Musical chairs as OGX faces bankruptcy
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Batista Collapse Leaving Unpaid Bills With Loews to Schlumberger
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Brazilian Tycoon Eike Batista Is Losing Another Business As Oil Company OGX Files For Bankruptcy
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Brazil shipbuilder OSX breaks lease contract with Batista's OGX
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China:

Beijing buying up assets in US
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Beijing divorces soar over property tax
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Australia:

More build firms failing
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Australian Corporate Bond Risk Rises, Credit-Default Swaps Show
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High Court rules out compensation to public servant injured while having sex in a motel
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Romania:

Romania's Constitutional Court rules out some insolvency code provisions
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Vietnam:

Number of bankruptcy companies up 13 pct y/y
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