Law:

Seven law firms have cut an estimated 213 jobs since January
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Paul Hastings Adds Prominent Restructuring Partner in New York --- Andrew Tenzer
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Christin E. Deacon Joins Flaster/Greenberg's Bankruptcy Department
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Ethics complaint alleges lawyer billed NCAA for her whistleblower client's bankruptcy depositions
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Law professor's internet rant makes waves, stirs law school debate
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Legal Sector: On the way to "right size," expect layoffs, cautious hiring to become routine
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This New Low For Document Review Will Surprise You
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'We're Not Going to be Everything to Everyone,' Dickstein Chairman Says
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NY Attorney Discipline: A Timely Issue Draws Editorial Comment
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F Bombs As Ethics Violations
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Former law firm CFO charged in $1.2B swindle is 18th to face a criminal case, feds say
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How Messiness Can Make You More Creative
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The Downward Drift - At least in not working at Walmart
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11 Tips For The Biglaw Interview Day
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Will Work For… Free?
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The Long-Term Career Plan
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Business of Law
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Hogan Lovells leadership rejig leads to new board role for under 45s
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An Update On Mayer Brown’s Curious And Controversial Case
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The State Of Law School In One Comprehensive Graphic
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Theory: The Time Was Never Better to Enroll in Law School
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When And How To Tuck In Your Shirt
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All You Need Is Botox
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Teen criminally convicted for recording his classmates bullying him in school
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‘Law Tigers’ lawyer is reprimanded because referral website didn’t comply with testimonial ban
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38 million gallons of water dumped after teen caught urinating in city reservoir
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How To Tell If Someone Is Lying
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12 Tips For Saving Tons Of Time On Email
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Doc Review: 8 bucks hourly
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Google autocomplete reveals people’s true feelings about lawyers
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Pistorius prosecutor gets his own rap
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CIA Allegedly Used Red Hot Chili Peppers Music To Torture Guantanamo Inmate
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Judges:

Scalia to Student: If Taxes Get Too High ‘Perhaps You Should Revolt’
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Like Justice, Like Law Clerk
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Wall Street:

U.S. Stock -Index Futures Decline as Google Falls
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U.S. Stocks Gain Broadly --- Stocks gain for 3rd consecutive day
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Layoffs:

Businesses Say They're Having Trouble Finding People Who Will Show Up For Work
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Traits You’ll Find In Every Fearless Job Hunter
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Tight Job Market in U.S. Cities Prompts Higher Pay
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National and State by State Unemployment Rates
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Animated Map of Unemployment
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Autos:

The General Motors you want to sue no longer exists, says GM --- GM Seeks to Fend Off Recall Lawsuits Using 2009 Bankruptcy Shield
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Sen. Blumenthal urges bankruptcy judge to reject GM liability protection
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Bankruptcy shield can't restore GM's moral solvency
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GM to Seek Court Protection Against Ignition Lawsuits --- GM asks bankruptcy judge for special protection to head off lawsuits --- GM seeks court ruling it is protected from ignition-switch suits under bankruptcy law
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GM move to freeze lawsuits may cut customer payouts by billions
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Electricity:

Optim creditor says Bill Gates is owner, not lender
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Hedge Funds:

A Horrible Year For Hedge Funds...
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Politics:

Elizabeth Warren: White House wanted me to be a "cheerleader" --- Elizabeth Warren’s new book: Run-ins with Obama and praise for Hillary Clinton --- Warren: 'I was hurt, and I was angry' --- Warren never questioned story of her background
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TX: Dewhurst TV ad hits Patrick for not repaying old debts
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Golf:

Forest Oaks to reopen Thursday under new management --- Forest Oaks Country Club management company at least $100,000 in debt
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Reno stokes big dreams for dead golf course
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Celebs:

Joe Giudice's former business parter wants him and Teresa behind bars
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Broke 'Real Housewives' Star Has to Give Up Her Home
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Agriculture:

Guar company agrees to file bankruptcy
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Massive soybean defaults loom as China buyers play hard-ball
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Food/Beverage:

Mi Pueblo to emerge from bankruptcy after replacing 80 percent of workers; no stores to close
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Electricity:

Demise of Biggest Buyout Poised to Put Oncor in Play
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Apparel:

Another women's clothing chain in Memphis closing its doors
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Economy:

Where Your Taxes Go
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Fed: Industrial Production increased 0.7% in March
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Economy Thawing Out, but Pockets of Weakness Remain
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Yellen Stakes Out a Flexible Policy Path --- Yellen’s Not on Team Krueger When it Comes to Inflation and the Unemployed --- Yellen: The recovery could be nearly complete within two years
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Fed’s Fisher Reiterates Support for Winding Down of Bond-Buying Stimulus
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10 Beige Book Gems --- District-by-District Summary
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Krugman: "Oh, yeah? Guess what"
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Central Banks Have Lost Their Power to Fix Economies
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The State Of The Big Four Recession Indicators
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No One is Noticing the Falling Deficit
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Major Study Finds The US Is An Oligarchy
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Electricity Price Surged to All-Time Record for March
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US Debt Clock
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Economic Indicators Dashboard
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Real Estate:

In Many Cities, Rent Is Rising Out of Reach of Middle Class
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Nearly 2M homeowners no longer 'seriously' underwater
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March Home Starts Cloud 2014 Forecasts
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Lawler: Preliminary Table of Distressed Sales and Cash buyers for Selected Cities in March
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No Big Spring Bounce for Housing Starts
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MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase
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BofA Reaches $950 Million Deal on FGIC-Backed Mortgage Bonds
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A Settlement on Soured Mortgages May Raise Questions on What Is Enough
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StoneRidge homeowners vote to rescind millions in unissued bonds
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Carter’s Grove Faces Auction in May If Buyer Doesn’t Come Forward Soon
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Sales of homes for more than $10 million increase
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Municipalities:

Orr files new version of Detroit reorganization plan, includes recent negotiations
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Detroit asks judge to OK accuracy, completeness of bankruptcy plans
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Detroit joins judge in effort to manage today's bankruptcy hearing
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Pensioners in Detroit Rejoice, Though Deal Is Far From Done - Experts Wary
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Detroit's rebirth is at chaotic, messy, suspenseful stage
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Michigan will give funds up front if retirees approve deal
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Detroit Seeks Creditor Votes With ‘Divide-and-Conquer’ Strategy
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2 Philly firms vie for top U.S. bankruptcy deal
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Orr: Detroit Will Emerge From Ch. 9 With Market Access
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Detroit pension board endorses deal to cut benefits, eliminate COLA
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You don't want to play poker with Kevyn Orr
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Detroit's changing numbers in bankruptcy deal to face scrutiny
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Detroit Renews Investor Faith With 74 Cent Recovery
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Full docket for judge in Detroit bankruptcy case
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2 deals done in Detroit bankruptcy case, more talks ongoing
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Detroit Reaches Accord With Police, Firefighter Retirees --- Detroit pension funds say reach tentative pact with city
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Detroit , feds talk up to $100M for blight funding
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Detroit pension deals make sale of DIA art less likely - but still possible
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Detroit's $1000 houses may be a lousy deal
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Entrepreneurs: "You can do things here that would be impossible in a more functional city"
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New Jersey's pension options are limited
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Stockton: Smooth sailing on Chapter 9, choppy waters for charter
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Ex-official leaves huge debt for California city
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US Treasury plans new unit to monitor muni market
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Healthcare:

Palm Drive Hospital lines up emergency funding as shutdown looms
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Community health center is bankrupt , reorganizing
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BHS Closing In On Deal To Acquire NBH
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UMass Memorial cuts services, 103 full-time jobs in Worcester
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Poll: Americans Prefer Dems on Health Care
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Obamacare's next chapter: More insurance firms opting 'in' than 'out'?
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Retailing:

Slow Death of America's Retail Workforce
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Consumer Credit:

Americans Are Paying Down Their Debt
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Banking:

Legal costs hit Bank of America's bottom line --- $276-million loss
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Bank of America's Big Loss
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Bank of America’s legal woes are only partly to blame for its disappointing quarter
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Citi Reportedly Thought It Had More Time To Fix The Problems That Caused It To Fail The Fed's 'Stress Test'
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Alternative Energy:

Younicos Buys Assets Of Bankrupt Energy Storage Company Xtreme Power
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SPI Solar running out of cash
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U.S. Energy Dept plans $4 billion in loan aid for renewable energy
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Gambling:

Deutsche Bank Is Reportedly Trying To Sell A Las Vegas Casino It Owns For More Than $2 Billion
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Brokers:

MF Global Judge Narrows Corzine Customer Suit Alleging Fraud Claims
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Compensation:

Sporting Goods CEO Accused Of Expensing $7 Million On Vacations And Steaks
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AFL-CIO study finds CEO/employee pay gap is widening
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Yahoo VP: 18 Months on Job, Fired, $58 Million
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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 (19 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (8 new filings today)
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Bankruptcy Code - Prior BK Codes - Bankruptcy Rules
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UCLA-LoPucki Bankruptcy Research Database
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Bankruptcy Jobs:

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Bankruptcy Statistics:

Interactive Bankruptcy Statistics Map
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Bankruptcy Reform:

Shapero Symposium: Breaking Bad: BAPCPA And A Fresh Approach To Bankruptcy Reform
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Bankruptcy Fees:

Bankruptcy Filing Fees Increase June 1
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Sales:

FLS note holder appeal's judge's ruling on credit bid
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Cross-Border:

A Constructive Mexican Response to Vitro
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Administrative Claims:

When it Comes to Administrative Expenses Under Section 503(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, Hindsight Isn’t Always 20/20
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IP:

Chancery Interprets Bankruptcy Code to Find Jurisdiction Over IP
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Corporate Reform:

Too Big to Jail
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Insurance:

These Ver Ploeg Lawyers Get AIG To Pony Up $6M In Bankruptcy D&O Settlement
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Litigation:

Cornerstone Releases 2013 Study of M&A Lawsuit Settlements
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Fraud:

Scott Rothstein's Former CFO Charged
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Lawyer who represented UM Ponzi schemer accused of ethics violations
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5 ex-Madoff staffers want guilty verdicts thrown out
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Liquidators of Madoff fund receive Privy Council blow in key ruling
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Currency:

Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox says 'no prospects' for restart of business
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Ethanol:

Pacific Ethanol pays off last of bond debt
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Mass Torts:

Freedom's Bankruptcy Lawyers, Advisers Bill $1.9 Million
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Official: $2M in chemical spill costs reimbursable
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Asbestos law firms among Callis’ biggest donors in IL13 race
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Tax:

Emails Show Former IRS Official Lerner Talked with Justice Department
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Offshore Tax Havens Cost You $1,259 a Year
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Lawsky sends subpoena to Credit Suisse over tax evasion - source
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Personal Finance:

10 Habits Of People Who Are Good With Money
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Sovereigns:

Argument preview: A global search for money
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UK:

Ex- JJB boss forged bank statement, court told
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Pritchard's £3 million shortfall may widen as fresh claims lodged
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Hearts back from the brink
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Crisis hit Co-op set to unveil loss of up to 2.5 billion pounds
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EU:

Yellen Pegs Europe’s Economic Struggles to Weak Banks
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PIIGS:

Anglo Irish Bank: Ex-chair Sean FitzPatrick walks free from court after being found not guilty of fraud charges
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German study belittles optimism over Greek recovery
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Clashes at mass eviction in Rome as crisis bites --- Time is not on Renzi’s side in reforming Italy’s economy
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France:

France targets welfare for big spending cuts
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Germany:

German luxury fashion house Strenesse files for insolvency
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Ukraine:

All Eyes on Russia as Ukraine Begins Offensive --- Ukraine's Military Thrust Sputters --- Obama warns of "consequences" for Russian actions destabilizing Ukraine --- Ukrainian troop defections escalate tensions in eastern Ukraine --- It’s hard for Ukraine to fight back when it’s basically broke --- Ukrainian Government Implements Fiscal Measures to Ease Economic Crisis --- US Financial Showdown with Russia Dangerous
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Brazil:

Batista's Struggling Oleo e Gas Receives Investor Backing
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China:

How China's Near-Defaults Avoided Going Bust
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Japan:

Japan downgrades its assessment of economy
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Austria:

Hypo Alpe Loss Balloons as Shutdown Boosts Asset Writedowns
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