Law:
DLA Piper to lay off 180 in the UK• DLA Piper scraps 175 UK business services roles
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Test Case: Can I Get On Top Of My Workload By Pulling An All-Nighter At The Office?
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Up Or Out: The 5 Things You Need To Do To Make Partner
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Sex Discrimination 101: How Law Firms Can Prevent It
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Cleary Gottlieb boosts pay for newly qualified solicitors to £105,000
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Four in ten senior associates regret choosing a career in law
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So You Want to Sue Your Firm
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When Lawyers Fail at Handling Failure
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Baby Boomer retirement wave set to hit BigLaw hard
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Law firm partners get younger the bigger the firm
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Recommended Hardware For Your Small Law Firm
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Why Your Firm Should Demonstrate Information Security
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How to Write Less Like a Lawyer
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Five Lessons to Survive in the Practice of Law
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Law firm says it got nearly 26,000 calls after multimillion-dollar talcum powder verdicts
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With Deal, Kenyon Name Lives On — For Now
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Unsatisfied With Ham Sandwiches, Grand Juries Now Indicting Themselves
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Secretary delivers baby at law firm
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Dour Lawyers - You're off the hook for having to be witty
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Gretchen Carlson Recorded Ailes' Conversations Since 2014 - That's Legal in New York
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Roger Ailes Hires Lawyer Who Took Down Gawker to Go After NY Mag 's Sherman • Ailes Going to War with New York Magazine?
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Singapore to crack down on 'oversupply' of young lawyers
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Judges:
Court fines and fees trap juvenile defendants in cycle of debt, new study finds
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The Sad Final Fate Of Justice Scalia’s Vacant Seat
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When The Court Asks A Question, Answer It
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The Supreme Court is never going to look like America. Get used to it.
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Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan Muse Over a Cookie-Cutter Supreme Court
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Texas Supreme Court Justice: States Can Deny Same-Sex Spousal Benefits to “Encourage Procreation”
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Library Threatens Jail Time for Overdue Books
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Meet One of the Oldest Federal Judges in the US and He's Married To The 5th Circuit
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Wall Street:
U.S. stocks set to open higher as traders return from holiday
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US stocks close higher after jobs report
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U.S. stocks are in danger of rolling over
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Layoffs:
Caterpillar cutting 300 support, management jobs
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National and State by State Unemployment Rates
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Animated Map of Unemployment
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Shipping:
Federal officials plea for intervention in Hanjin bankruptcy to save jobs • Hanjin's bankruptcy leads to lawsuits, financial hardship for U.S. companies • Ailing Hanjin moves to resolve cargo chaos following bankruptcy filing • Hanjin bankruptcy widens port disruption • Hanjin bankruptcy disrupts shipping at L.A. and Long Beach ports • CA lawmakers demand federal help after Hanjin bankruptcy • The fallout from a shipping world bankruptcy hits LA • Hanjin's bankruptcy spells big trouble for holiday retailers • Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy filing could ruin the holiday season for retailers
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Hanjin Shipping files for bankruptcy in US • Ailing Hanjin Shipping applies for bankruptcy protection in US • South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Files for U.S. Bankruptcy Protection
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Bankrupt shipper seeks stay orders globally
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Drowning Hanjin not alone among global shippers: Analyst
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Hanjin Seeks to Steer Stranded Ships to Singapore, Hamburg Ports • Hanjin vessels to be directed to ports where ship seizures disallowed: S.Korea
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68 Hanjin vessels stranded amid bankruptcy filing
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Shares dive 30% limit
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That Shipping Giant's Collapse Is No Reason to Become a Pirate
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Hanjin Bankruptcy: What Does It Mean To The Global Containerized Shipping Industry?
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Downfall of South Korean shipping firm tale of chaebol woes
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If shareholders step in, FSC may support Hanjin
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Hanjin Group to Provide 100 Billion Won for Shipping Line
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Hanjin rehabilitation - strategic options for owners
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Holiday Help for Hanjin Headaches: A Few Practical Pointers
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Metals:
Zinc producer's shareholders fall short in bankruptcy fight • Horsehead Holding receives court approval for bankruptcy plan
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Gambling:
Apollo's Caesars Strategy Teeters as Bond Judgment Day Nears
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Caesars Noteholders Demand Paul Weiss Docs
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Pensions:
Miners' retirement funds at risk
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These 3 charts explain the terrifying math behind pension funds’ shortfall
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California Court Opens Door for Reduction in Pension Programs
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Bankruptcy Crimes:
Fort Worth Man Sentenced to 16 Months in Federal Prison for Making a False Statement in a Bankruptcy Case
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Economy:
Job Market Offers the Fed No Solace • A Mixed Jobs Report for the Fed to Argue Over
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Fed May Be Preparing Negative Interest Rates
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‘Helicopter money’ may give Fed the inflation it wants
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Trump rips 'false economy,' 'artificial' market, says rates must change 14 Hours Ago
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Why the U.S. job-creation machine is no longer working
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3 professions with the most arrogant workers
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Bill Gross Thinks Janet Yellen “Would Plead Guilty…To Market Manipulation”
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Bank Legal Expenses & Mortgage Repurchases Since the Financial Crisis
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The Coming Storm for Global Financial Markets
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Global Warming's Flooding of Coasts Begins
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Economic Indicators Dashboard
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Real Estate:
Company linked to Beninati files for bankruptcy in Connecticut
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There’s a simple solution to the rent crisis in America, but many expensive cities outlaw it
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Municipalities:
Puerto Rico's Debt Board Couldn't Be Better for Creditors
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City on the brink: Petersburg can’t pay its bills, and time is running out
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Kane Co. may issue risky bonds to fund pension liability
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Puerto Rico debt fix unlikely to resemble Detroit's
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Oil/Gas:
A Sign That the Oil Bust Might Be Ending. Might.
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Texas drillers added jobs in July for first gain in 19 months
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Oil rig count sees small hike despite rigs evacuating the Gulf
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PetroQuest Among Oklahoma Operators Told to Suspend Frack Waste
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Is There No Hope For Seadrill?
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Brazilian Government Plans to Open Talks with Keppel, Sembcorp Marine
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Swiber Says Managers See 'Reasonable Prospect' to Save Firm
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Receiver appointed for Canada's Twin Butte Energy
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Russia, Saudi Arabia pledge to stabilize oil output
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US Jobs Report: Mining Down 4,300
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Autos:
Brussel's Explosive Dieselgate Decision Can Bankrupt Volkswagen
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GM Settles Ignition ‘Bellwether’ Cases
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Beware of Tesla's Accounting Tricks • Elon Musk Wants to Slash Tesla Spending
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Alternative Energy:
Abengoa Bioenergy’s Landfill Gas Powered Biofuel Plant Sold in Kansas
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Aviation:
American Airlines deal gets Republic closer to bankruptcy exit
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Food/Beverage:
Another Beloved New York Grocery Chain Is Filing for Bankruptcy • Garden Of Eden Grocer Cites 'Historic Lack Of Patronage' In Bankruptcy Filing
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Retailing:
Retailers Face Shipping Crisis With Holiday Season Around The Corner
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America's Empty Mall Blight
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Mining:
BHP-Vale Mine Bondholders Hire Lawyers for Debt Talks
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Environmental:
EPA Says Cleanup Issues Should Sink Vertellus Sale Plans
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Media:
Travelers Says Gawker Not Owed Coverage In 2nd Hogan Suit
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Asset Protection:
Hedge fund sues Mossack Fonseca for alleged obstruction of justice in Nevada
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Politics:
All Quiet on the Economic Front, Which Is Good News for Clinton • Clinton's 'Trump is Crazy' Could Backfire • FBI: Clinton Laptop and Thumb Drive Missing • FBI Releases Documents from Hillary Clinton Email Investigation • After FBI Document Dump, Trump Launches Petition to Disqualify Clinton • Newly Released FBI Records Raises Question of Intentional Destruction of Evidence By Clinton Staff • Clinton Accused of Misleading Senate to Get Herself Confirmed as Sec. of State
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Melania Trump Lawsuit Is Not The ‘Next Gawker,’ It’s The Open Beta Of A Trump Presidency • Give Trump a Break (on His Campaign Music, at Least) • Trump's Wrong. Nafta Was Good for the U.S. and Mexico • Trump: Mexico Car Tax is Retribution • Tensions Deepen Between Trump and RNC • Trump Surrogate Walks Out of CNN Interview • Trump Denies Political Motives Behind Donation to Florida Attorney General • Where Did Trump Come From?
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What to Watch For in the Election's Homestretch
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How Big Business Lost Washington
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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 (8 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (12 new filings today)
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Bankruptcy Code (html) - Bankruptcy Code (pdf) • Prior BK Codes (pick year from list) - Bankruptcy Rules
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UCLA-LoPucki Bankruptcy Research Database
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Bankruptcy Statistics:
Breaking the Streak: Bankruptcy Fillings Increase in August
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Weekly Bankruptcy Claims Trading Activity (scroll down)
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Proofs of Claim:
Fourth Circuit Rejects FDCPA Liability For Filing Proofs of Claim On Time-Barred Debt
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Strategy:
A Look At 3 Bankruptcy Remedies Lenders Commonly Use
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Limitations
Florida Judge Extends a Trustee’s Statute of Limitations to 10 Years
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Involuntary Bankruptcy:
Third Circuit Denies Summary Judgment in Issue of Pre-emption
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Mediation:
Mediation Confidentiality Rules v. Freedom of Information Act: Which Prevails – Confidentiality or Disclosure?
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Insurance:
What to Watch Now in the World of D&O
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Newspapers:
Creditors Go After Freedom Insiders
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UK:
Why financiers should consider taking security over short leases
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Howes Percival expands corporate insolvency team
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Mapping Britain's Exit From Europe
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Japan to UK: Our Companies May Leave Over Brexit
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British PM: Brexit May Bring Difficult Times
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Big Bang II: After Brexit, what’s next for the City of London?
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PIIGS:
NPLs aren't the only challenge for Italian banks
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BPM CEO discusses Monte dei Paschi and the challenges facing Italian banks
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Greek supermarket chain Marinopoulos agrees restructuring plan with creditors, rival group
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Canada:
Canadian banks not ready to call end to oil uncertainty just yet
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MENA:
UAE bankruptcy law 'will boost competitiveness' • New UAE bankruptcy law will make business environment more investor-friendly
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UAE bankruptcy law will not offer protection for defaults on personal debt
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U.A.E. Edges Closer to Law Removing Threat of Debtor Prison
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UAE: No longer the land of opportunity for law firms
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India:
Bankruptcy Code – a much-needed boost for corporate bond market?
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Steps towards constitution of Bankruptcy Board
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When Growth Isn't Good
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Brazil:
Brazil's Oi to file bankruptcy reorganization on Monday: sources • Oi’s Biggest Shareholders Said Close to Restructuring Agreement • Brazil's telephone carrier Oi submits debt restructuring plan
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Brazil Bank to Double Restructuring Team as Bankruptcies Surge
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Oi Dangles Debt-for-Equity to Creditors in Brazil Recovery Plan
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South Korea:
Fitch: Hanjin Shipping Risks Manageable for Korea Banks
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Australia:
Dick Smith's bizarre retail practices
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Hungary:
Positive changes for creditors in Hungary
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Nigeria:
Restructuring & Insolvency Practice Area Review 2016
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China:
In muddying default message, China risks bond market ructions
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Bahamas:
CCA Sticking With Baha Mar 'Lock Out'
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