July 29, 2026

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Law:

Milbank gives associates bonuses after raising their salaries
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Cha-Ching: Another Firm Joins The Bonus Party
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Co-chair of law firm Wachtell Lipton set to depart for rival Gibson DunnHow Gibson Dunn Landed Wachtell's Savitt in Six-Partner Move
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Bankruptcy Shareholder Sean B. Davis Joins Baker Donelson in Houston
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Susman Blasts ‘Ironic’ DOJ Bid to Boot Lawyers From Trump SuitDOJ bid to oust law firm from lawsuit played into ABA's hands in 'ironic' way: Court docs
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The Lawyer Who Helped Build Kirkland Thinks AI Will Build Its Successor
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Infographic: Where Biglaw Gets Its Lawyers
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The Bar Exam Is Here, Which Means Something Is About To Go Horribly Wrong
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A Bar Exam Disaster For The Ages
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Law Schools Step Up Aid to Cover Gaps as Loan Limits Take Effect
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Ebay pays couple $56mn for its role in cockroach harassment campaign
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Trump Fails To File Promised Birthright Citizenship Rehearing Before Deadline
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Lobster defamation case wades into free speech concerns at 1st Circuit
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The value of proprietary content in an AI era
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AI may be a boon for contract attorneys, new study shows
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One size fits all? What’s prompting the rapid consolidation of legal practice tech tools?
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Black, Latino drivers win certification in traffic stop bias suit
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The Atlantic calls Patel lawsuit an ‘assault’ on Constitution in dismissal bid
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Judge allows Trump to refile $15 billion lawsuit against the New York TimesTrump posts 14 times in an hour on Truth Social after court ruling
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How Trump's "self-deportation" push has ramped upImmigration agents used racial slurs referring to Latinos in text messages, video obtained by ACLUICE Arrests Surge at Airports, Opening New Front in Deportation Drive DHS Official Resigns, Citing ‘War on Immigrants’California’s largest ICE facility neglected detainees’ medical needs, monitor findsThe professor facing prison in ‘antifa’ case: ‘They want to scare all who oppose ICE’Asylum seekers could be sent directly to deportation under new federal ruleICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closureICE figures show migrant solitary confinement exceeds UN torture thresholdsICE reportedly set to ramp up operations against Haitian migrants after TPS rulingHow SCOTUS deepened TPS uncertaintyInside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump
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Citing ‘common sense,’ James Comey’s team urges judge to toss seashells case
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Trump complains E. Jean Carroll did a 'bait-and-switch' by investing her money
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Former Olympian charged with Reflecting Pool vandalism sees grand jury ‘irregularities’Ex-Olympian charged with damaging DC Reflecting Pool claims authorities destroyed evidenceWitness testimony unravels Trump’s Reflecting Pool vandalism storyWitness in reflecting pool case said it was already damaged: Lawyer
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Transparency group asks appeals court to overrule Cannon on buried Mar-a-Lago report
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DOJ Data Contradicts Claims of Big Indictment Bump, Review Shows
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Cornyn says there’s no deal on Blanche attorney general nomination: ‘They know what they have to do’A Blanche Confirmation Hearing Witness Is Getting Death Threats. Thanks, Sens. Hawley And Schmitt!Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Is Being Held Up By… Todd Blanche
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Trump Invents the Corporate Pardon
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FBI Posts AI Video Starring Director Kash Patel
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A California Beach City Struggles to Cope With Rowdy Outsiders
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Wife murdered alongside 6 kids accused killer husband of affair with younger intern in explosive online posts: report
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$167M Powerball winner arrested for allegedly strangling woman during argument
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Nancy Guthrie sheriff claims he’s ‘still positive’ kidnapping case will be solved after Savannah’s new plea
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Woman searched if 'God forgave murders' before Connecticut killing, warrant says
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Man waved knife at commuters on bus, screamed 'Who wants to die today?': Police
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Son beats mom's head, face in with hammer after she trekked across country to see him: DA
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'Had enough': Man shot mom and torched body because she 'wanted to be cremated,' cops say
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'Thought I could pull it off': Man facing eviction charged with landlord’s murder
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Judges:

Judge Alfredo Perez: How a Houston veteran’s addition affects one of bankruptcy’s premier benches
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BK ED TX: Recall Appointment - Judge Bill Parker
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Supreme Court public approval rating hits all-time lowSupreme Court Job Approval Slumps to Record LowSupreme Court joins Trump, Congress in job approval slump
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John Roberts is trying to send a message on Trump but is largely in lockstep
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Trump-appointed Supreme Court justice takes aim at JD Vance: ‘For crying out loud’Gorsuch: US ‘never supposed to be … about one race or one religion’
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Neil Gorsuch Says He Trusts Sonia Sotomayor’s Motives, Even If He Rejects Her Legal Views
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Gorsuch Stresses Justices’ Love of Country After Divided Term
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Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83M judgment for E. Jean Carroll
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DHS General Counsel Names Four Federal Judges ‘Worst Of The Worst’ As Threats Against Judiciary Hit 564
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Judge’s ominous notice ponders whether Hegseth will ‘eviscerate’ the Constitution
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Kennedy Center given more time to explain why tarps remain
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Controversial Mock Trial at Sixth Circuit Sparks Debate on Judicial Jurisdiction and Immunity
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Wall Street:

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rise as traders await Fed decision; oil climbs
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Wall Street’s flip from AI stocks to elsewhere accelerates, while oil prices keep easing
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Jamie Dimon says market risks are 'bigger than other people think' – and he's not buying stocks right now
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Layoffs:

California launches tracker for AI-related job losses to serve as early warning system
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AI isn’t taking jobs, yet
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Entertainment:

Warner Bros. Deal Collapse Would Cost the Ellisons $9.8 Billion
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Cameras:

GoPro, at risk of potential bankruptcy, gets second stock warning. Can mirrorless save GoPro?
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Retailing:

Big Lots struggles as new ownership keeps closing stores
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Small businesses affected by Painted Tree Boutiques closure find new beginning in former home
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Celebs:

Shilo Sanders Bankruptcy: USA Today Fights to Unseal Records
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Prince Harry’s Fortune in Freefall? Bankruptcy Fears Grow After Inheritance Vanishes
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Maurice Hawkins Having "Best Summer of My Life" After Declaring Bankruptcy
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Godmother at Center of Jay-Z Paternity Dispute Insists Claims She Owes Rapper $119K Are 'Inaccurate'
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Climate:

Spain Allows Wildfire Evacuees To Return But France Fears Flames Spreading‘No matter what you do, you can’t put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze
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France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest EuropeFire-ravaged France evacuates tourists and braces for new heatwave
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Europe’s fires are just the start
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El Niño Set to Upend the World Economy
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Record warm seas power three storms at once in the Pacific Ocean
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European wildfires likely to increase insurance demand, Swiss Re says
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Wildfire disruptions to the Tour de France show how climate change is shaping sports
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Wildfires are entering tipping-point territory
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Gambling:

Final days before two legendary casinos close their doors forever in bankruptcy fallout
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Accounting:

PwC published ‘thought leadership’ reports marred by AI hallucinations
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Economy:

US goods trade deficit narrows to $101.5B in June, but net exports still dragging on Q2 GDP
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Employers Fear Labor Shortage as Many Immigrants Lose Protected Status
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Productivity is booming — but AI may not be the reason
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Trump tries to sell an economy voters aren't buying
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Americans feel pinch of continued Iran war: ‘It’s screwed everything up’
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Confidence in the economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
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If you think your profession is dying, it could soon be gone
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Kevin Warsh can’t reopen the Strait of HormuzWarsh seeks to keep Fed steady amid Iran price pressures, internal dividesWill tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation
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Sam Altman Says Even the Power of AI Will Never Lead to a Shorter Work Week
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Treasury Secretary claims Americans won't need retirement savings
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Elon Musk’s vision of a post-money future got mocked. Vinod Khosla warns it could become a dystopia instead
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LeBron James joins California’s billionaire exodus, but he may not escape the wealth tax
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Small businesses launch new Trump tariff challenge
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What Magic: The Gathering’s record year reveals about America’s stalled adulthood economy
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Some economists say we're in a G-shaped economy
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 1.1% year-over-year in May
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U.S. Foreclosure Activity Declines in June
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Filing Alert: South Bay Contractors Chapter 11
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Filing Alert: Jackson Brown Court Apartments Chapter 11
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Municipalities:

The tide turns for a Florida darling and California loser
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Oil/Gas:

US crude oil falls below $80 as Iran discusses Strait of Hormuz with Saudi Arabia and Oman
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Global oil prices settle at a 2-week low, as Trump meets with Netanyahu to discuss Iran war
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‘We should be at $2.25 at the pump’: Trump accuses Exxon, Chevron, Shell and BP of price gouging US drivers — orders DOJ to step in
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Fossil Fuel Executives Cash In
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Politics:

Tracking approval and key issuesMost Americans disapprove of Trump’s Iran war, poll findsDonald Trump is stalling for time in the war with Iran
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What's in the GOP megabill Trump is rallying behind
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The Trump administration is playing accounting games with dead US troops
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Trump stumbles when pressed by MAGA Fox News host: 'Who exactly are you talking to?'
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Trump, Senate give tearful goodbye to Lindsey Graham Lindsey Graham's death leaves Trump reflecting on his own mortalityDonald Trump falls asleep during Lindsey Graham funeral - 'He's struggling'
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Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race
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Speak or resign: Beshear ups demand for McConnell health statusMitch McConnell’s new rehab photo raises 7 questions about his recovery
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Trump, Thune clash over canceling August recess to debate SAVE America Act Thune's shield against TrumpThune's next nightmare
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The 6 stages of political surrender
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2028 Democratic power rankings, right now
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What the Crackup of the Heritage Foundation Says About the Post-Trump Right
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Trump’s waning sway over the world
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Culture:

Inside the controversial new ‘cult’ led by LA-based ‘apostle’ as droves of devoted followers shake uncontrollably in her presence
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Food/Beverage:

One of America’s Biggest Liquor Distributors Just Filed for Bankruptcy. An Expert Warns a Massive Ripple Effect Could Follow
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TGI Fridays liquidation plan approved as Chapter 11 winds down
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Cyclosporiasis cases show ‘vulnerabilities’ in US food safety system, experts say Retailers shun central Mexico produce as US cyclospora outbreak spreads, former FDA chief saysSorting through the mixed messages on cyclosporiasis
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Television:

EchoStar to put Hughes Network into bankruptcy
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Tech:

Suspicion Grows About OpenAI’s Tale About Its Rogue Hacker AIBe skeptical of OpenAI’s rogue hacker agent story
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You Are Entirely Unprepared for the Noise This Data Center Constantly Blasts at Neighbors’ Homes
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Hedge funds face demands to stump up collateral as AI stocks tumble
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Mark Zuckerberg says US should not ban Chinese AI
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Turns out Dead Internet Theory was right: AI agents are eating the Web, growing by nearly 8,000% and rewiring the Internet’s business model
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Anthropic blows past Starbucks, McDonald's amid AI boom
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These 5 AI risks have the highest potential for catastrophe
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Anthropic's lonely island
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Tech rout roils markets after SK Hynix profits disappoint
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SpaceX stock trying to recover after hitting all-time lowSpaceX Stock Hammered After Starship Booster Fails in First Launch Since IPO
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Elon Musk Is Having One of His All-Time Meltdowns
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Made by AI? EU tells firms to stick a label on it from Sunday
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Apple becomes second ever $5tn company as investors flee AI stocks
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Is Mark Zuckerberg Actually TRYING to Destroy Meta?
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AI welfare checks? Most Americans now support forcing AI firms to surrender half their stock to give back to the public
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Electricity:

Pleasants County Commission president says plant jobs are currently secure despite bankruptcy filing
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Banking:

FDIC Proposes Sweeping Changes to Bank Resolution Planning Requirements
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Sports Venues:

Future Legends files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Theme Parks:

Bankrupt theme park operator resorts to selling dolphins
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Space:

Magellan Aerospace's Middletown operation files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Detention Centers:

Immigration detention center bonds below post-election highs as Wyatt declares bankruptcy
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Consumer Protection:

Russell Vought Expected To Remain At CFPB As Senior Adviser Pending Brian Johnson’s Confirmation
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Financial Management:

Filing Alert: YSA Investments 1 Chapter 11
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Corporate Governance:

Brave New World: Delaware’s Proposed New “Artificial Intelligence Company”
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  New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (20 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (14 new filings today)
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Bankruptcy Statistics:

Colorado Bankruptcies Rose 23% in June as Boulder, Weld Filings Increased
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More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?
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Texas faces third-highest U.S. business bankruptcy rate
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Avoidance Actions:

Avoiding MCA Obligations As Fraudulent Transfers (Denali Construction)
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MCAs:

The MCA ‘Restructuring’ Problem: What’s in a Word? - ABF Journal
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MCA Payment Relief: Not Always What It Appears
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DIP Finance:

Inside Today's DIP Financing Landscape: Seth Lieberman on the Issues Reshaping Chapter 11
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Intercreditor:

Excluded Lenders Prevail – Pro-Rata Sharing Provision in Serta Applies to Cashless Debt-for-Debt Exchange
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The Cost of an Improper Uptier: Inside Serta’s Damages Math and the Rejected Failure to Mitigate Defense
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Aviation:

JetBlue Eyes More Aircraft Financing If High Fuel Costs Persist
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Boeing Reports Loss On Air Force One But Sees Progress In Turnaround
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Amid debt, cuts and insolvency fears, airBaltic tries to clear the air as doubts deepen
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American Airlines flights grounded nationwide as company hit by ‘systemwide IT outage’
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The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag
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Prediction Markets:

Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court
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Pharma:

Trump's generic drug tariffs will test his pharma strategy
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Tourism:

Canadians' travel pullback costs U.S. tourism billions
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Personal Finance:

About half of Gen Z owe their friends more than $1,000, while nearly another half goes into debt to cover group expenses they expect to be repaid
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Non-Profits:

'White-hot rage-giving': Donations hit a record high as Americans throw cash at nonprofits hurt by Trump admin cuts
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Education:

School District Pauses Plans to Deploy Humanoid Robots in Class After Outcry
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Horse Racing:

Hawthorne sale approved, spelling the end of horse racing in Chicago
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Autos:

First Brands’ 16-Cent Loan Shows Doubt Lawsuits Can Recover CashFirst Brands lawsuits seek to recoup billions
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Lucid Group Soars 21% as Saudi Prince Backing Eases Financial Health Worries
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Radio:

Notorious Newsroom Job Slasher Grabs Big Stake in Cumulus
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Cumulus Media Wins Court Approval for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Extension
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Environmental:

Chesterfield leaders slam bankrupt landfill owners as DEQ works to prevent environmental catastrophe
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Healthcare:

Oroville Hospital reaches deal to extend Chapter 11 financing amid restructuring or sale
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Ogdensburg passes resolution to save hospital birth services
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El Maestro Hospital begins the process of its sale
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Medicare Insolvency Deadline Nears as Trust Fund Faces 2033 Shortfall
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Trump and Democratic states clash in court over who’s too sick to work
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The worst year for measles in a generation
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5 takeaways on Fauci’s diaries during COVID-19 response
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Trump pressed RFK Jr. to prove vaccine-autism link
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Coal:

Bankrupt KY coal company owed $60M. It sold at auction for pennies on the dollar
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Crypto:

Knaken crypto bankruptcy: Dutch court docs show 2020 hack doesn't cover €5M shortfall
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UK:

Supreme Court revives bankruptcy petition based on unrecognized foreign judgment
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EY and London managing partner fined over £1.3m for audit failure
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22-year-old travel company in bankruptcy, to liquidate
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MENA:

Landmark cross-border insolvency ruling: Bahrain recognizes Singaporean liquidation proceedings
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A diminished Bibi arrives for his moment with Trump
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Americans support Netanyahu arrest by 22-point margin: SurveyBenjamin Netanyahu kept out of public view at White House amid growing Trump furyTrump, Netanyahu tout "productive" meeting after weeks of tensions
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U.S. officials believe sanctions could hurt Iran more than bombs
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Iran’s deadliest kamikaze drone yet sends a message to Trump
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Iran launches missiles at U.S. base for first time since Trump paused strikesSaudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
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Iranian prisoners sew lips shut in hunger strike as executions surge
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Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal is making Israel uneasy
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Estonia:

State considers replacing bankruptcy trustees with civil servants
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Russia:

Ukraine: The blockade of seaports threatens businesses with bankruptcy—farmers
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Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine's attacks stir public dismay
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Putin suffers humiliating blow as Russia’s crisis spirals
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Venezuela:

Venezuela 2.0: A Blueprint for Restructuring its Debt and Rebuilding its Economy
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Singapore:

Singapore’s Simplified Insolvency Programme 2.0: A Permanent Safety Net For Struggling SMEs.
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South Korea:

Korean Stocks Plunge as Much as 13% in Burst of Retail Selling
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China:

World’s biggest EV battery maker pivots to AI, grids and ships
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India:

India’s Gen Z just made Modi blink
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Germany:

Photobook Publisher Steidl in Dire Straits After Threat of Bankruptcy
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