February 18, 2015

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Law:

‘Think of my name and squeal’: Lawyer admonished for angry email exchange referencing ‘Deliverance’
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Business of Law
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Andrews Kurth Posts Double-Digit Increases in Gross Revenue, Net Income
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Law School Pedigree and Law Firm Success
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PA: Embattled bankruptcy lawyer agrees to disbarment
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Gender wage gap still wide among chief legal officers
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Chadbourne Staffer Banned from Law Firms After Caught Stealing
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Penn Law Finds its New Dean Close to Home
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Law Student Regales Us With Tales Of Dirty S-- With Her Professor
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ABA committee seeks more detailed data on law school attrition
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Harvard Law Folds To The New York Post Like A Cheap Newspaper?
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After four-year decline, percentage of female associates ‘nudged up’ in 2014
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Judging Statutes: 5 Thoughts About The Use Of Legislative History
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The Road Not Taken: Inside Out – From Firm To In-House (Part 2)
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The Rise Of The Small And Mid-Sized Law Firms
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Beyond Biglaw: The Smelly Beach
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Why networking may not be as useful as you think
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How to be someone people love to talk to
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One interview question most people are not prepared for --- 10 toxic words you should never say in a job interview
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Checklist Apps for Lawyers
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How To Leave Your Law Firm And Start A Startup
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Lawyer is fourth most desirable job, says YouGov
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Discrimination claim: Lawyer 'sacked after objecting to boss showing off his wife's n--- portrait'
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Another key piece of evidence in Aaron Hernandez's trial shows up in surveillance video
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What We Know About the $100bn Bank Hacking Ring
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Texas judge's immigration rebuke may be hard to challenge--- Why the court ruling against Obama’s immigration policy matters --- Bid to halt Obama's immigration plan likely to fail, legal experts say
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Alvin the dead cat is among many travails that led to blown deadline, lawyer says in court filing
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Better Call Saul explores survival instinct in "Nacho" ---- O Saul Mio --- "Better Call Saul" - When Lawyer Jimmy McGill Cared About Other People --- Better Call Saul interview: Bob Odenkirk on the real Jimmy McGill
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Prisoner gets 37 years in solitary confinement for secret Facebook posts
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Say What?!
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Judges:

Bradley Arant attorney appointed federal bankruptcy judge
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Judge accused of racial abuse indicted
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Judge Gets Lifetime Ban for Bad Calls and Slurs
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Trial begins for man accused of seeking hit on judge who gave him 10 years in offender-registry case
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Fact Check: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has an "immigrant family background."
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg on marriage, sexism and pushups
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Obama's Legacy in the Hands of Judges
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Wall Street:

US stocks : Futures inch higher ahead of data deluge, FOMC minutes
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World Stocks Rise as Greek Jitters Ease in Quiet Trading
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Stocks close higher; S&P at record high
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Layoffs:

National and State by State Unemployment Rates
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Animated Map of Unemployment
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Student Debt:

Student loan delinquencies rise
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Student debt limiting home-buying
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Taxis:

Analyst: Investors should short taxi medallions because Uber is destroying the cab business
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Food/Beverage:

Saladworks files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits with ex-Commerce CEO --- Keeps all locations open
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Deerfield Ranch Winery files for bankruptcy protection
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Sonoma Valley winery cites row with lender in Chapter 11 filing
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Banking:

JPMorgan tops list of risky banks: government study
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BofA chief Moynihan's pay cut 7 percent to $13 million: source
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Celebs:

Jon Gosselin Net Worth Awful? $1 Million Judgment Could Potentially Bankrupt Kate's Ex If He Can't Successfully Appeal
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The case accusing Dominique Strauss-Kahn of organizing s-- parties is falling apart
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Todd Chrisley Wife Sued in Bankruptcy Court for Chrisley & Company Money
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Celebs:

Alex Rodriguez issues a bizarre hand-written apology for 'mistakes' that led to his suspension
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Education:

Arizona homeopathy college bankrupt, closes doors
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Gambling:

Revel Seeks Third Spin at Wheel to Sell Atlantic City Casino
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Revel, Straub talk after judge delays decision
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Developer: We're still negotiating to buy Revel casino
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Ruling coming Thursday on Straub sale, judge says
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Tech:

Post-bankruptcy, GTAT's losses pile up
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Shipping:

Winland seeks bankruptcy protection
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Second dry-bulk shipper files for bankruptcy as rates tumble
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60 ships arrested, 67 warrants filed in 2014 in Singapore
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Economy:

U.S. household debt nears $12 trillion mark
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This is what $11.83 trillion worth of household debt looks like
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Americans struggle to keep up with new borrowings
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The 25-cent raise: What life is like after a minimum wage increase
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New York business outlook falls to two-year low
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The Most Important Charts In The World
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Fed's Plosser Shreds 'Audit The Fed' Bill in Final Speech
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NY Fed: Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicates "business activity continued to expand at a modest pace" in February
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There is a paradox in U.S. consumer spending
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The 25 highest-paying jobs with the most openings right now
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7 things baby boomer employers should know about how millennial workers think
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US Debt Clock
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Economic Indicators Dashboard
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Real Estate:

US Homebuilder Confidence Slides in February
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Mortgage applications tumble 13.2% as rates climb
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Southern California January Home Sales down 6% Year-over-year
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Miami is the least affordable U.S. metro for renters, study says
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New York doubling down in fight against zombie foreclosures
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Experian: Rate of missed mortgage payments remains steady
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The government really doesn’t want to talk about Fannie, Freddie profits
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Should a county profit off your foreclosure? Lawmakers debate
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Municipalities:

Detroit bankruptcy judge: Pension ruling was prudent
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Reno: Councilwoman - Bankruptcy could be option for redevelopment agency
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Autos:

Judge Weighs Challenge to GM Bankruptcy Shield --- Judge says could narrow GM's bankruptcy defense in recall cases --- Judge Hears Arguments Over G.M.'s Exposure to Recall Suits --- GM Should Waive Its Bankruptcy Shield
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Last Call For Lawyers Seeking $10 Billion GM Lawsuit
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GM customers face uphill fight to reignite $10B suit
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Michigan court rules GM, UAW deal to reduce retiree's workers' compensation was improper
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Buffett, Soros buy more General Motors
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Oil's Reciprocal Is General Motors: The Gas Guzzler's Revenge
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Supplier Chassix misses 2nd bond payment; creditors concerned
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Retailing:

Creditors ask for probe into missed chances to save RadioShack --- The Motion
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Creditors’ Committee Filing Suggests That It Won’t Let RadioShack Go Gently Into That Good Night
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Target's Fall In Canada A Wakeup Call To Suppliers
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Why a major backup at West Coast ports could cost the retail industry billions
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Why JCPenney & Sears have the same risks as Wet Seal & Radio Shack
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Politics:

Hillary Clinton, Privately, Seeks the Favor of Elizabeth Warren --- Hillary Clinton had a private meeting with Elizabeth Warren
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Was Ted Cruz right to claim inequality worsened under Obama?
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Oil/Gas:

Weds. A.M.: Oil prices ease with US oil inventories back in focus
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Tues. P.M.: Oil up from early sell-off as Brent sets 2015 high --- Oil Prices Sink as Traders Eye High Supplies --- Crude oil rally hits snag --- Oil falls as Ukraine, Greece heighten concerns over demand --- National average gas price increases 22 days in a row
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OPEC is going to make a massive comeback
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Quicksilver Resources may seek bankruptcy protection
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Can Texas Survive the Oil Downturn?
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Morgan Stanley: Here are 3 signs that the oil recovery is near
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Oil Traders Love the Market's Rout
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Baker Hughes, Midland driller to cut 150 more Texas jobs
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Enable Midstream to cut 10 percent of its workforce
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Helix CEO: Producers canceling offshore contracts despite termination fees
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Crude Oil: A Bright Spot In The Oil Patch
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Hedge fund positions and oil prices in 2014 – Graphic of the day
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Crashing Oil Prices Lead to Real Estate Bargains
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Shale Companies Rethink Pipelines Amid Low Oil Prices
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The Great Rig Crash of 2015
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T. Boone Pickens’ energy holdings lost nearly half of their value in fourth quarter
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Transocean Seen Needing More Than 80% Dividend Cut to Fund Debt
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Soros bet on Devon Energy, Transocean ahead of oil price rise
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Hedge funds exited tumbling oil company shares late last year
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Juicy yields on energy bonds attracting PE firms
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ND House extends tax trigger aimed at keeping rigs drilling
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BP sees record U.S. shale oil output slowing in coming years
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Debenture trustee slaps Ivanhoe Energy with default notice
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This outburst in the middle of a restaurant shows how crazy people are about oil prices
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US Envoy: Libya's Oil Economy at Risk
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Tax:

Police raid HSBC's Switzerland Geneva office
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London's Mayor Hates the IRS Too
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Healthcare:

Facing Suits, a Nursing Home in California Seeks Bankruptcy
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La Mesa dentist filed bankruptcy after l---ness convictions
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Indiana hospital set to close
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Golf:

Bankruptcy Sale of Luxury Lake and Golf Course Community
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
(3 new opinions today - DBN)

Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Chapter 7, 12 & 13 Private Trustee Locator
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Recent Ch. 11 Filings (21 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (13 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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Bankruptcy Rules:

BK SD TX: Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to the Bankruptcy Local Rules and Forms
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Limitations:

Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Beware the Statute of Limitations!
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Sales:

Do You Know What is in Your Buyer’s Wallet?
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Cross-Border:

Bankruptcy Court Shields Caledonian Bank's U.S. Assets
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Recent Pleadings:

Buchanan Ingersoll Faces Malpractice Suit By Debtor Doc Over Due Diligence On Purchase Of Undercapitalized Football Team
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Distressed Investing:

Value From Distressed Assets: The Need For Speed
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TBTF:

Why the Too Big to Fail Problem Just Won t Die
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Consultants:

Zolfo Cooper, THM Announce Affiliation to Expand Global Restructuring Capabilities
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AlixPartners Set to Acquire Zolfo Cooper Europe
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Alvarez & Marsal names Age Lindenbergh managing director
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Staffing:

Board says it ousted Sorensen from Select Staffing
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Debt Collection:

The Secret World of Government Debt Collection
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Religion:

US Cardinal: Sex Abuse Crisis Far From Over
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Froohey on Church Bankruptcy Decisions
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Aviation:

Delta Airlines boss blames 'Arabian Peninsula 9/11 terrorists' for bankruptcy --- Qatar Air CEO: Delta CEO Uses Terrorism Rhetoric to 'Hide His Inefficiency'
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Sovereigns:

'The ruling told Griesa he isn't the world's judge'
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UK:

UK unemployment just dropped unexpectedly and wages are finally climbing
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Splits emerge on Bank of England's MPC over monetary policy
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Sports stars face big bills, possible bankruptcy, after tax ruling
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'Bankrupt' Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas takes his £70,000 Mercedes for a spin
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Ticketus launch bankruptcy proceedings against Craig Whyte
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EU:

The clock is ticking for 3 countries in Europe
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Euro plummets to seven-year low as Greece blinks in debt negotiations
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The Catastrophic Costs Of Extend-And-Pretend Are About To Crush Europe
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PIIGS:

EU patience frays as Greek PM refuses 'blackmail' --- Lack of trust hampers race to salvage Greece bailout deal --- These 5 charts can explain the latest Greek drama --- Varoufakis still holds a trump card
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Greece wants to have its cake and eat it too --- Why the U.S. will have to bail out Greece this time --- Greece still holds a trump card --- Five reasons why Greece will leave the eurozone this year
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Greek Banks Need More Emergency Funds --- Greece faces resistance to extra emergency funds for banks --- No end to emergency funds for Greek banks expected this week -source
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German Fin Min says it is unclear if Greece wants bailout scheme --- Who's Extorting Whom? It's All About Coercion
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PM Tsipras declares war at home on Greece's 'oligarchs'
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This is the statement the Greek government cannot stomach
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Greece Planning to Seek Loan Agreement Extension --- Greece Said Poised to Request Six-Month Bailout Extension
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Canada:

Bikini Village, Quebec-based company, files for bankruptcy --- Latest victim of retail wars
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Canadian home sales sink from sagging oil prices --- Canadian home sales drop 3.1% as ‘sense of panic’ sweeps western markets
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Some timely advice for oil sands workers
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France:

Alma: the test case introducing the ‘accelerated safeguard’
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China:

A third of China's $2.5 trillion corporate bond market is going to be hung out to dry
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Hanergy’s Li taps shadow lenders to fund group’s startling growth
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Russia:

Nye: Russia is a country in decline
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Russia expects prolonged economic slump
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Ukraine:

Ukraine pulling troops out of key hub
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