January 7, 2025

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Law:

Five Big Questions Facing Law Firm Managing Partners in 2025
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Top 50 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses Up To 130% Above Market For Its Highest Billers
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2 BigLaw firms flip-flop on associate special bonuses, agreeing to pay market rate
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Lowenstein Sandler Elevates Bankruptcy Partner
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Bankruptcy partner Van Durrer joins Dentons in Los Angeles
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Law firms saw strong profits in 2024, study finds, but demand expected to ebb in 2025
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In Free Agent Lateral Era, Big Law Has 'Entire Teams Dedicated to Identifying' Top Talent
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KPMG Seeks License to Operate US Law Firm Based in Arizona KPMG Law Seeks Alternative Business License, Shaking Up Legal Status Quo
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The Quiet Revolution: Private Equity's Push Into Law Firms
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Kirkland Tops Global 2024 M&A Rankings, Surpassing Skadden
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Biglaw Firm Breaks With Trend, Requires Associates To Be In Office 5 Days A Week
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First Fully A.I. Drafted Complaint Filed In Federal Court And...
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Class Action Settlements Topped $40 Billion Again In 2024: New Report
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Law grads with past substance-use disorders suffered disability bias in quest for license, DOJ says
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Compliance and Legal Considerations for Attorneys Practicing Creditors Rights: Digital Communications
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Lawyer v. Attorney: Are all titles created equal?
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Serial Harasser Gets Disbarred For The Second Time
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Finger-pointing and suspicion: Jan. 6 defendants in disarray over potential Trump pardons The fate of nearly 1,600 Jan. 6 defendants depends on Donald Trump Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks Trump for pardon Merrick Garland defends aggressiveness of Jan. 6 prosecutions ahead of Trump’s promised pardons Trump's plans to pardon Jan. 6 defendants remain largely a mystery
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Americans shouldn't forget Capitol attack: Biden Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election win four years after he inspired a riot Jan. 6, 2021 is in the rearview. The battle to define it for history is in full swing ‘A Day of Love’ vs. a ‘Shameful Attack’: How Biden and Trump See Jan. 6
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4 years later, Republicans' disapproval of Jan. 6 attack continues to soften — CBS News poll analysis
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Trump fights Jan. 6 civil lawsuits on 4th anniversary of riot
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Claim that Trump 'faces up to 4 years in prison' is missing key context | Fact check
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Donald Trump faces potential major clash with his Supreme Court
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Trump’s lawyers ask AG Garland not to release special counsel report Trump seeks to block 'imminent' release of special counsel Jack Smith's report
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Trump Promises to Replace National Archivist After Agency’s Role in Documents Case Against Him
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Lead prosecutor on Trump documents case leaves US Justice Department, official says
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Biden’s DOJ just asked the Supreme Court to do a huge favor for Donald Trump
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Two death row inmates reject Biden's commutation of their life sentences
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Trump Demands Stay Of Sentencing Based On Retroactive Presidential Immunity Trump asks court to delay Friday’s sentencing for his hush money conviction Trump seeks to delay sentencing in hush money case as he appeals Hush money judge refuses to delay Trump’s criminal sentencing
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Giuliani Cites Memory Lapses in Ongoing New York Contempt Case Judge holds Giuliani in contempt for failing to turn over property to poll workers Giuliani Held in Contempt for Stonewalling Poll Workers Case Giuliani is held in contempt of court, but avoids jail Rudy Giuliani held in contempt and hit with sanctions for defying court orders in defamation case
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Judge 'took the wind out of Trump's legal arguments' in criminal case: former prosecutor
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The queer people who are buying guns to prepare for Trump’s America
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Infiltrator exposes ex-police detective as key leader of Oath Keepers: report
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Map Shows Which Countries Refuse to Take Back Deported Migrants
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'Mass Deportations Threat Looms Over My Family and Me'—Dreamer
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GOP leaders plan votes on first bill to address illegal immigration
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A Florida jury will decide if CNN defamed security contractor
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House Democrats argue GOP Jan. 6 report defamed Cheney
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Poisoned Christmas Cake Update: Daughter-In-Law Arrested For 'Murder And Suspected Murder'
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Years of warnings preceded Bourbon Street attack as bollard repairs lagged Louisiana AG orders review of New Orleans security plans after deadly truck attack Biden meets with families of victims of New Orleans attack Biden says ‘New Orleans defines strength and resilience’ at service for victims
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Luigi Mangione Court Case Hit With Delay
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The Menendez Brothers' Money
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Bryan Kohberger Idaho Murder Case Isn't 'Clear Cut,' Lawyers Say
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Kentucky police face backlash after fatal shooting of wrong suspect
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U.S. Sends 11 Guantánamo Prisoners to Oman to Start New Lives U.S. transfers 11 Guantanamo detainees to Yemen after more than two decades without charge US dramatically shrinks Guantanamo prisoner population to 15 men
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Minneapolis OKs police reform deal with the US government in the wake of George Floyd’s murder
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'Mob' of college students attack man in 'To Catch a Predator'-like trap, police say
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Judges:

Federal judge dropped from now-sealed suit over alleged underage drinking at his home
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Winter Storm Triggers US Court Closures in DC Metro Area and Midwest
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Turmoil In The Arkansas Supreme Court
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Wall Street:

Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts second straight winning day
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The Dow jumps 300 points as Nvidia and other AI stocks surge
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Wall Street: 4 Assets to Avoid in 2025
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Spinoffs Outperforming the S&P 500 Boost the Case for Breakups
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America's stock-market boom will end in 2025 as markets punish the US for its yawning deficits, Rockefeller chairman says
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Trump's SEC Pick Likely to Give Wall Street Easier Enforcement Ride
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This fund manager forecast a 20% S&P 500 gain last year. Now he says cash is king.
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Layoffs:

ShopHQ owners laying off 122 workers in Eden Prairie
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Stratigos employees frustrated after not being paid for their work
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Bridgewater Cuts 7% of Staff in Effort to Remain ‘Nimble’
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Tech:

DOJ urges Supreme Court to reject Trump request to delay TikTok ban law What happens after the TikTok ban?
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AI Chatbot Tells '13-Year-Old' How To Kill His Bully With A 'Death Grip' And How To Dispose Of His Body
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An ‘uncensored’ dark web AI chatbot offers step-by-step guides on how to make meth
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Sam Altman says that OpenAI's researchers give him 'nothing but disrespect' — and that it's a good thing
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Deere Goes Driverless Beyond Midwest Farms to Ease Labor Crunch
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Utilities:

PREPA Bondholders Issue Statement
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Over 335,000 US customers without power after winter storm
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Mergers:

U.S. Steel, Nippon sue Biden administration over decision to block merger Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel
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Retailing:

Crafts Retailer Joann Engages Advisers Amid Liquidity Pressures
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AI-influenced shopping boosts online holiday sales, Salesforce data shows
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Big Lots closes strategic deal with Gordon Brothers
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Transit:

NYC Congestion Pricing Will Reduce Traffic by 10-20%, MTA Boss Says NYC drivers devise clever ways to conceal license plates as congestion toll takes effect — including James Bond-style ‘plate flipper’ Congestion pricing’s biggest losers: These NYers are forced to pay the $9 toll just to leave their garage NYC now most expensive US city to drive into after $9 congestion toll ups driver costs to $27
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Beijing Moves Towards Becoming Driverless City
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Autos:

Morgan Stanley Says Bankrupt EV Firm Owes $10 Million Deal Fee
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Carvana Extends Loan Sale Deal With Ally, Refuting Short Report Carvana gets its first upgrade since Hindenburg short-selling report
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Chrysler sales have shrunk 80% in two decades. Here’s how executives plan to revive the brand
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Lucid reports record quarterly vehicle deliveries, meets production target
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I Can't Get Rid of My Cybertruck
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Gambling:

IPI, creditors seek court approval for casino asset sale procedure IPI sets $10M minimum bid for asset sale, seeks court approval
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The gambling industry's sly new way to suck money from desperate Americans
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Food/Beverage:

Bankrupt? Mass closures of Denny’s announced
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Hearthside child labor settlement approved by Texas judge
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Personal Finance:

My family moved from Florida to Portugal 4 years ago. Our cost of living was far lower, and many aspects of life surprised us.
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The new place to complain about your boss: LinkedIn
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Economy:

US factory orders fall in November Weak demand for aircraft weighs down US factory orders in November
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Jobs in Focus as Fed Takes on 2025 Risks
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Fed's Barr to resign early from regulatory job to avoid 'dispute' over role Barr to Step Down as Fed’s Top Bank Cop in Surprise Reversal Bank stocks rise following Barr's resignation Why bank stocks care that Michael Barr is stepping down as top Fed banking cop Barr’s Exit as Fed’s Top Bank Cop Puts Capital Rules in Doubt
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Fed's Cook: Further rate cuts can come cautiously
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Stocks rise, US dollar drops after Trump denies tariff policy pullback
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Trump aides, in shift, eye tariffs only for critical areas, Washington Post reports Trump denies report that his team is eyeing pared-back tariffs
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DOGE tracker: A running list of what Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say they will change
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GOP memo: Congress likely can't slash certain infrastructure law programs for tax cuts
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NYC’s Subway Violence Deters Drive to Bring Workers Back to Office
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McDonald’s is the latest company to roll back diversity goals MAGA celebrates major win against McDonald's: "Winning"
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Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law: What to know
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Newsom proposes ‘balanced’ budget with no deficits
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Here's who would save money with Trump's plan to eliminate taxes on tips
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Corporate America Cozies Up to Trump 2.0
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Winter Woes In The UK And US: Pensioners Left Struggling As Leaders Slash Support
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

Moody's: Apartment Vacancy Rate Increased in Q4; Office Vacancy Rate at Record High Moody's: Retail Vacancy Rate Unchanged in Q4
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Housing Jan 6th Weekly Update: Inventory down 2.4% Week-over-week, Up 27.3% Year-over-year
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The quagmire that is Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
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See the lavish homes 6 billionaires are trying to offload — and why it could be tough for them to find buyers
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Model Tobacco developer files for bankruptcy protection amid embezzlement charges
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Berkshire unit is sued by US CFPB over risky home loans Berkshire-Owned Lender Sued by CFPB Over ‘Unaffordable’ Loans CFPB says unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway ignored red flags in manufactured home loans
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Municipalities:

Chester Hoping to End Bankruptcy Nightmare in 2025
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Oil/Gas:

Biden's move to permanently block offshore oil drilling sparks Trump's ire ‘I’ll unban it immediately’
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The End of Economic Growth: Energy Shortages Drive Global Downturn
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Politics:

New US ethics czar starts vetting incoming Trump officials
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Trump wants swift action in Congress whether in one bill or two Trump backtracks from 'one big, beautiful bill' to fund his agenda ‘Stay tuned’: GOP leaders struggle over how to advance Trump’s legislative agenda Trump's one-bill pronouncement settles nothing: ‘We still need a plan’ Mike Johnson touts new GOP agenda under Trump: ‘We’re going to be dismantling the deep state’
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Dems to the GOP on budget reconciliation: 'Good luck' First step on reconciliation in limbo amid GOP infighting
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Donald Trump’s “Shock and Awe” Campaign
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Trump’s Rule-Breaking Keeps Working
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Trump: Biden ‘doing everything possible’ to make transition difficult
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Trump-donating companies dodged tariffs during his first term
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Trump transition falling short of hiring goals, sources say
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If Greenland votes to choose between Denmark and the U.S., it's happened before Why Would Trump Buy Greenland When He Can Rent It?
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Four years after his supporters invaded the US Capitol, Trump is more powerful than ever
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In photos: Jan. 6 in 2021 vs. 2025
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Republican's Husband Goes Viral After Refusing to Shake Kamala Harris' Hand
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Trump is pondering a shake-up of NASA and its programs
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Elon Musk 'locks reporter from X' after article sheds light on Tesla owner's alleged alter ego Adrian Dittman Elon Musk hints at US invading the UK to 'liberate' it in latest bizarre twist in X saga UK Parties Unite in Urging Trump to Rethink Musk’s Meddling Emmanuel Macron joins growing criticism of Elon Musk in Europe German Leader Olaf Scholz Staying 'Cool' Over Elon Musk Macron says Musk is backing a ‘new international reactionary movement’ Elon Musk Cusses Out Student Who Called Him a Fake News Machine Musk & Milei: How an international bromance could shape Trump-era spending cuts Elon Musk Won’t Stop Meddling in European Elections, and World Leaders Aren’t Having It Pressure mounts on EU to use legal weapons against Elon Musk’s interference F1 icon tears into Elon Musk
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GOP hardliners may be the next best hope for banning Congress from trading stocks
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Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history
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Crypto:

FTX To Begin Bankruptcy Payouts — but Was Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Misled’ and ‘Pressured’ Into Giving Up a Profitable Crypto Colossus? FTX Creditors Scramble as KYC Hurdles Threaten Claims Deadline
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SUI Stake That FTX Sold for $96 Million Is Now Worth $4.6 Billion
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Labor:

US port labor talks resume with spotlight on automation ILA union and port owners held secret meeting on automation as new strike looms
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Massive US Ski Areas Remain Shuttered After Patrol Strike in Park City
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U.S. Steel sues Biden administration, union boss after president blocks acquisition deal
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Waffle House employees say owners rob them of up to $46.8 million a year
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Climate:

What is the latest science telling us about climate change?
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Climate Models Can’t Explain What’s Happening to Earth
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Saudi Arabia’s holiest city of Mecca flooded after being hit by extreme rain
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Britain becomes Europe’s biggest electric car market for first time
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Snow Grounds US Flights and Shuts Washington Federal Offices Cities that rarely get snow are getting more than a foot in frigid 'Arctic outbreak' Winter storm brings power outages, leaving utilities customers in the dark
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California’s First Carbon Capture and Storage Project Approved by the EPA
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California Winds Drive Severe Fire Danger in Rain-Starved LA Los Angeles Braces for ‘Life-Threatening and Destructive’ Winds
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Erratic Winter Weather Has Snowplow Companies Seeking Alternatives
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How to Turn Climate Into a Working-Class Issue Under Trump
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Food/Beverage:

Nearly $9 a dozen: Why egg prices are skyrocketing and for how long?
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Plant-based milk company tied to listeria outbreak files for creditor protection
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Food made without plants or animals will go on sale in the US in 2025
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Coal:

Coal company files bankruptcy protection. What to know
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Nuclear:

New York company to acquire bankrupt nuclear startup
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'We have harnessed the power of the atom:' Enron parody unveils at-home nuclear reactor :)
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Trucking:

Missouri carrier, affiliate blame dispute with engine maker for bankruptcy
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Heavy Truck Sales Decreased 10% YoY in December
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Fraud:

Yvette Wang Sentenced to 10 Years for $1 Billion Fraud Scheme Tied to Exiled Tycoon Miles Guo
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Luxury cars seized by FBI can be sold in Roglieri's bankruptcy case
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Healthcare:

CFPB finalizes rule barring medical debt from credit reports
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4 Steward hospital closures in less than 1 year
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Massachusetts hospital audit finds 'startling' lack of oversight: 8 things to know
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Massachusetts court orders UnitedHealth-owned insurers to pay $165M in penalties
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California clamps down on AI-based coverage denials
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'Delay, Deny, Defend' author: Fix the insurance industry to calm Americans' rage
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A respiratory virus is spreading in China. Here's why it's not the new COVID-19.
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Overblown fears of HMPV cases in China reflect pandemic scars
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Major country re-introduces strict Covid rules as mystery new Chinese virus spreads
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1st bird flu death in the US reported in Louisiana
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Woman Having Medical Issue Finds Free Alternative to Hospital
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The High Stakes Of ACA Subsidies: What’s At Risk For Hospitals And Patients
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Norovirus can spread via clothes – as expert warns it can survive entire month in most conditions
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A part-time actor claimed he created a COVID-19 cure. Now he'll spend more than 8 years in prison
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Fewer Than 0.1 Percent of Teens Receive Gender-Affirming Care, Study Shows
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$7M deficit forces thousands of calls to Texas’ suicide hotline to be abandoned each month
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What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.'s health claims, controversial studies
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (44 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (6 new filings today)
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Bankruptcy Statistics:

Epiq: Commercial Chapter 11 Filings Increase 20% in Calendar Year 2024
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US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high as interest rates take toll
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U.S. Bankruptcy Filings Jumped In 2024
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Report Studies West Texas Bankruptcy Rates
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Miscellaneous:

Bankruptcy and Restructuring in the US: A Snapshot of 2024
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Court Opinion Review
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D&O:

The Top Ten D&O Stories of 2024
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Intercreditor:

Fifth Circuit Rejects Non-Pro Rata Uptier Transaction From Serta Simmons; Landmark Ruling May Have Chilling Effect on Similar Uptier Transactions
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A Tale of 2 Rulings: Serta, Mitel Cases Remind Why Contract Language Matters in Debt Documents
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Mass Torts:

Harrington v. Purdue Pharma: As We (Don't) Forgive Our (Non) Debtors
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Company run by Alex Jones’ dad that wanted $68M from Infowars settles for $375K in Sandy Hook case
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Aviation:

I worked at Boeing for over 30 years. I witnessed the fallout of outsourcing firsthand.
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Azerbaijan Piles Blame on Russia Over Downed Plane: 'We Want Justice'
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Credit Reporting:

CFPB issues rules to remove medical debt from consumer credit reports
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Environmental:

Are Bankrupt Firms Environmentally Dangerous?
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Religion:

Pope Francis Appoints Trump Critic D.C.-Area Archbishop—After Trump Taps Francis Critic As Vatican Ambassador
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Satellites:

AST SpaceMobile strikes spectrum deal amid Ligado Networks bankruptcy
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3D Printing:

Forward AM closes US operations amid insolvency proceedings
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UK:

The road ahead: Forecasting the future of UK insolvency in 2025
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Government lifeline saves college group from threat of insolvency
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The UK city that went bankrupt and is owed £194m in unpaid council tax
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The Appeal of Valeriy Drelle: Foreign Judgments in English Bankruptcy Proceedings
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Thames Water's lower-ranked creditors oppose restructuring plan, float their own
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Typhoo Tea creditors owed £100m with PE owner taking large hit
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Reeves Under Pressure With UK Debt Costs Near 1998 Levels
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Elon Musk Hijacks U.K. Politics in Favor of the Far Right Musk asks his followers if the US ‘should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government’
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Musk or no Musk, Farage has a plan to capture Britain
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UK’s anti-corruption minister refers herself to ethics watchdog over links to ousted Bangladeshi PM
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EU:

Europe shares rev up as auto sector jumps on report of softer U.S. tariffs FTSE 100 closes higher as Trump tariff report lifts European markets Trump says reporting on changes to his tariff policy is wrong
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Euro zone economy ended 2024 in precarious state, PMI shows
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German Inflation Up More Than Expected, Backing ECB Caution
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Canada:

Trudeau to resign as prime minister after Liberal leadership race Trudeau Resigns After Nine Years in Power as Liberals Force Him Out What Does It Mean To 'Prorogue Parliament': Justin Trudeau Resigns 40 Years After His Father 5 things to know about Canada’s political crisis Justin Trudeau to resign — the latest global leader to fall From Liberal Icon to MAGA Joke: The Waning Fortunes of Justin Trudeau A Timeline of Justin Trudeau’s Rise and Fall Key Takeaways From Trudeau’s Resignation as Party Leader Did Donald Trump Have a Hand in Justin Trudeau's Resignation? Donald Trump Takes Credit for Justin Trudeau Resigning (Kind Of) Trudeau’s resignation marks ‘a fantastic day’ for energy investors: Eric Nuttall Carney, Freeland Lead List of Contenders to Succeed Trudeau as Canada’s PM Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre tipped to replace Trudeau with unbelievable odds Trump pitches ‘merged’ US, Canada after Trudeau resignation announcement Justin Trudeau and the End of the Modern Progressive Experiment
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Russia:

Battle rages in western Russia as Moscow reports gains in Ukraine
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Zelensky clashes with US podcast host who asks him to ‘forgive’ Putin
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Two Russian colonels assassinated as Ukraine launches staggering counter-attack
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Thousands left without heat or gas in Moldova's pro-Russian separatist region
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Drones Strike Ust-Luga Commercial Seaport in Russia: Why It Matters
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Russia Is Fighting ‘Catastrophic’ Birth Rate by Paying Students to Have Babies
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Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia
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MENA:

Morocco: bankruptcy hits more than 40,000 companies in 2024 Morocco’s SMEs Face Unprecedented Challenges with Record Business Closures in 2024
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1,723 Turkish companies declared bankruptcy in 2024
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Navigating Egyptian Bankruptcy Law: A Comprehensive Guide
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Bank of Israel holds rates on high inflation, economic uncertainty
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Report: Israel thinks Trump will back IDF strike on Iran nuke program or order US hit Iran nuclear program nearing ‘point of no return’, France’s Macron says Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear program in 2025 could transform Middle East
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A Gaza ceasefire agreement in next 2 weeks? The US is hopeful Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward ceasefire
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World Food Program condemns Israeli attack on its convoy in Gaza
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Three Israelis killed in northern West Bank shooting
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US eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place
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Erdo?an says Turkey ready to intervene if Syria splits
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Austria:

Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government
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Netherlands:

Half a million suspected Nazi collaborators are named as the Netherlands reckons with WWII past
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Ireland:

Lower than expected number of insolvencies in 2024 - PwC
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China:

How VC-backed founders in China end up blacklisted
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Bankruptcy Law Enforcement and Corporate Innovation: Evidence from China
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China's car dealers are on the verge of bankruptcy
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Chinese automakers build their way around tariffs
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Trump says he and China's Xi have been talking through aides
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China's Xi promises new wave of corruption crackdown amid record purges
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Poland:

Distressed M&A Deals in Poland
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Singapore:

Providence Law buttresses insolvency bench with new head
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Hong Kong:

Revisit the Hong Kong position: When dispute resolution clauses meet insolvency proceedings
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South Korea:

Corporate bankruptcy filings reached a record high last year
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India:

IBC Weekly Round-Up: 30th December 2024-5th January 2025
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Venezuela:

Recognized by U.S. as Venezuela’s President-Elect, Edmundo González Meets With Biden
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Mexico:

Gunmen open fire on customers at bar in Mexico, killing 7 and wounding 5
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North Korea:

North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate-range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets
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