October 31, 2016

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Law:

Law firm lays off more than 50 workers, trims offices
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Chadbourne Hit With New Complaint - and Video - in Gender Bias Suit
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5 Signs You Need To Make A Lateral Move
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Big Law’s Most Famous Practicing Lawyer is…
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ABA group will publish article calling Trump a ‘libel bully’
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Chipotle Has Some Special Biglaw Burritos For Bill Ackman
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Ted Olson’s Journey as a Lawyer
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Be A Passionate Advocate, But Don’t Take Anything Personally
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New Names For South Texas ‘Houston’ College Of Law LEAKED!
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After Years Of Terrible Bar Passage Rates, Another Law School Makes Bar Prep Courses A Graduation Requirement
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NCBJ Report 2016: From Detroit to San Juan--Perspectives on Municipal and Territorial Restructurings NCBJ Report 2016: Hot Spots in a Cold Restructuring World: Energy and Healthcare Restructuring
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?Who Put the Hit Out on a Florida Criminal Justice Professor?
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The Real Life Guide To Living Your Dream
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Policeman's wife fakes robbery and blames Black Lives Movement to solve money woes
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Shock, Rage After Bundy Found Not Guilty Readying Second Oregon Bundy Trial Ammon Bundy’s lawyer is stunned with Taser and arrested after acquittals in refuge standoff
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75-year-old woman accused of threatening to kill bankruptcy attorney with shotgun
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Bridge-Trial Jury Urged to Convict Gov. Christie's 'Fierce Lieutenants'
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Judges:

The Chief Justice is the most powerful defender of an increasingly untenable viewpoint
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Indicted judicial candidate says she wouldn’t take bench until ethics case is resolved
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Litigation Financier Bentham IMF Adds Federal Judge to Ranks
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Clarence Thomas Groping Allegations Land in Oversight Vacuum
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Uphill Climb for Trump, Clinton to Overturn SCOTUS
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Democratic Law Firms’ Political Donation Reimbursement Program Raises Red Flags, Experts Say
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Wall Street:

Stock Futures Tiptoe Higher, Clinton Probe Pulls Global Stocks Lower
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Stocks close mostly lower after new Hillary Clinton probe sends markets for wild ride
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Stocks take a hit after FBI says it's investigating new Clinton-related emails Tremor over Clinton emails gives glimpse of market view of Trump FBI’s Clinton probe will keep unsettling markets, say analysts
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Layoffs:

Google Suspends Fiber Expansion Plans, Cuts Staff
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Firm bought by EpiPen maker laying off 94 as U.S. headquarters closes
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Metro announces 100 layoffs as agency prepares for painful budget cuts
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Athenahealth lays off more than 100 in restructuring effort
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National and State by State Unemployment Rates
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Animated Map of Unemployment
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Politics:

Clintons Did Not Obtain Permits to Renovate Their New Chappaqua Home, Records Show
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The bizarre day that blunted Clinton's good mood FBI's Comey Acted 'Independently' in Sending Letter About Clinton Emails Harry Reid says FBI director may have broken the law FBI Clinton Disclosure Shocks Former Prosecutors Conflicting Info on New FBI Clinton Probe On Clinton Emails, Did the F.B.I. Director Abuse His Power? Clinton campaign wages new war against James Comey Clinton emails: Officials advised FBI not to reveal inquiry Clinton chairman turns up heat on FBI What We Know About the FBI's Latest Review of Hillary Clinton's emails A Day After Explosive Letter, FBI Still Didn’t Have Warrant to Read “New” Clinton Emails Clinton emails give FBI’s Comey a second chance to influence a presidential election Clinton's Believability Problem Ex-FBI Official: Clintons are a Crime Family In Getting ‘New’ Clinton Emails, Did The FBI Violate The Constitution?
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Where Does Trumpism Go Over November 8? Trump Supporter Charged with Voting Twice Poll: Most Believe Allegations Against Trump Teacher Allegedly Told Refugee Student That Trump Is ‘Going to Deport All You Muslims’ Everyone Trump Touches Dies Professor Doubles Down: It's Still Trump 5 examples of how Donald Trump's philanthropy often helped one person — himself
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33 Things This Election Will Decide
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Elizabeth Warren: Here's Why the AT&T-Time Warner Deal Should Be Blocked The Case for AT&T-Time Warner Deal Business theory behind AT&T-Time Warner deal is twisted
(DBN)

Who Might Serve as Attorney General in a Trump Presidency?
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Shipping:

In shipping giant’s bankruptcy, Chinese businesses find chaos, opportunity
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Chinese State-Run Dry Bulk Company Succumbs to Bankruptcy
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South Korea steps in to help ailing shipping sector Ministry plans W11tr orders for shipbuilders
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Coal:

These coal companies went broke, yet their PACs found money to give to candidates
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Celebs:

'RHONJ' star Teresa Giudice blames Jacqueline Laurita for her prison stint
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What They're Hiding! Chip & Joanna Gaines Money Woes?
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Hollywood:

Relativity to Sell For $200 Million to Singapore's YuuZoo
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Student Debt:

Student Debt Relief Gets Harder With Latest Obama Rule
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Retailing:

Sports Authority Creditors Slam Agent's Fee Objections
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Ethanol:

Why the Ethanol Dream is Unrealistic
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Autos:

EU Fears VW Fix Will Destroy Diesel Engines
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Economy:

US economy grew at its strongest pace in 2 years US Economy Roars Back, Grew 2.9% in Third Quarter How the Fed might react to the jump in GDP
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Friday's jobs report will be key to Fed interest rate plans
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Note to Central Banks: We're Not in Crisis Now
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Americans are working longer, harder and craving job skills
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Millennials Aren't Cheap, They're Thrifty
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While Services Sector Booms, Productivity Gains Remain Elusive
(DBN)

Warmup Begins for the Great U.S. Rate Hike of 2016
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Consumer Sentiment Declined in October Lowest level in 2 years
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President Obama made a mistake picking Obamacare over a bigger stimulus package
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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:

2.5 million consumers hit by financial crisis ready to reenter housing
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Municipalities:

Will once 'lost cause' Atlantic City beat the odds to escape takeover?
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Most Dreaded Provision of Puerto Rico Law Seen Spurring Pact
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Debt issue runs deep in Puerto Rico
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Oil/Gas:

Vanguard: A Long Grind To Bankruptcy?
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Oil headed for weekly drop as OPEC meets to discuss output quotas
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Why Cheap Energy Is A Must For The Global Economy
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OPEC Fails to Finalize Proposal to Implement Production Cut
(DBN)

Gas drillers send six more rigs to patch; Oil loses two
(DBN)

US Bankruptcy Court rejected Paragon Offshore’s request to exit Chapter 11
(DBN)

Paragon Offshore eyes options after court denies bankruptcy plan Bankruptcy Court Surprisingly Turns Down Paragon Offshore's Plan Of Reorganization
(DBN)

Emerald Oil's $110.5M Ch. 11 Sale Tentatively OK'd In Del.
(DBN)

Weatherford Q3 Loss Widens , Revenues Decline Y/Y
(DBN)

Oil Markets Don't Buy The OPEC Deal Just Yet
(DBN)

Pemex narrows losses despite falling crude prices, output
(DBN)

In Shift, Exxon Signals Energy Reserves at Risk
(DBN)

As Oil Slump Continues, Baker-Hughes Needs a Deal
(DBN)

Houston's Phillips 66 cuts 2016 spending expectations Phillips 66 reports $511 million profit
(DBN)

Big Oil's Shrinking Act Has More to Go in China
(DBN)

Skyrocketing West Texas Land Prices Have Oilmen Uneasy
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General Electric Will Merge Its Oil and Gas Business With Baker Hughes
(DBN)

Oil bust: Industry faces long recovery as prices stay low
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More optimism for recovery of oil and gas
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Energy Slump Hits Oil Majors' Results Exxon 3Q profit falls 38 percent on lower oil prices Energy Slump Mars Exxon, Chevron Profit Profits Are Still Tumbling At America's Big Oil Companies Gheit: Exxon, Shell in Worst Shape Ever
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Gambling:

Nightclub must pay rent for space in closed Revel casino, judge rules
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Bankruptcy judge: Revel case should go to state court
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Pensions:

Teamsters face pension cuts
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Education:

Cerberus to Finance ITT Tech Bankruptcy Cleanup
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Fraud:

Madoff Friend’s Estate Agrees to Pay $277 Million to End Suit Bernie Madoff Victims To Receive More Than $277 Million
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MF Global Says Insurers Must Pay $25M Plus Damages
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Healthcare:

Wills Eye responds to losing appeal in dispute with CMS over hospital license
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Debt Collection:

Ninth Circuit Holds Non-Judicial Foreclosure of Deed of Trust Is Not Debt Collection under the FDCPA
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Banking:

How the Deutsche Bank Lost Its Way
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Baseball:

The Chicago Cubs in October: Bankruptcy Edition
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Agriculture:

Falling prices, borrowing binge haunt Midwest 'go-go farmers'
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Fishing:

Judge appoints trustee for China Fishery, effectively replacing Ngs’ management
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Student Debt:

Understanding the Statute of Limitations on Student Loans
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AG Cooper Announces Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Program for 10K NC Students
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College Tuition Costs Keep Rising
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Battle Over Free College for Vet's Kids
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
(7 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 (22 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (17 new filings today)
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Bankruptcy Code (html) - Bankruptcy Code (pdf) Prior BK Codes (pick year from list) - Bankruptcy Rules
(large downloads)

UCLA-LoPucki Bankruptcy Research Database
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Bankruptcy Jobs:

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Seminars - (Contact us to list your seminar)

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Sanctions:

Ch. 13 Debtor Sanctioned for Failing to Turn Over Tax Returns
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Chapter 13:

Creditor with Scheduled Claim Still Must File a Proof of Claim in Chapter 13
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Professional Fees:

Baker Botts Read Narrowly on Compensation for Defending Fee Application
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Exemptions:

Bankruptcy is Romantic: Maine Bankruptcy Court Holds That a Debtor’s Interest in Her Engagement Ring is Exempt
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Sporting Goods:

Bauer hockey gear maker preparing to file for bankruptcy - sources
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Performance Sports Group files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Performance Sports files for bankruptcy protection, with deal to sell assets to Sagard and Fairfax Bauer ice hockey gear maker files bankruptcy in US and Canada First Day Dec
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Bankruptcy may end Bauer endorsements for top NHL stars
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UK:

Carney Backed by U.K. Business Secretary Amid Resignation Talk
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British Steel is a missed opportunity to reform DB pensions
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Number of insolvencies jumps by a fifth in England and Wales
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Court-free clickable bankruptcy 'removes stigma'
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Insolvencies climb by 20%: Experts warn households will feel the pinch as debts and cost of living rise
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A Summary of the Key Changes in the Insolvency Rules 2016
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EU:

Eurozone Records Modest Growth of 0.3% in Third Quarter
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PIIGS:

Greek Homeowners Scramble as Repossession Looms
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ie: Insolvency Update: Retention of Title and Fiduciary Relationships
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Canada:

SunEdison's Canadian Unit Files for Bankruptcy Protection
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Two years into downturn of oil industry, thousands of Calgarians are still looking for jobs
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As oil prices rise, oilsands producers double-down on maintaining low costs
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India:

Three Tata execs quit, sources say, adding to uncertainty at Indian group A surgical strike at Tata Group leaves India agape Tata Group governance in spotlight after chairman's abrupt removal Turmoil Deepens at India's Tata Group as Top Executives Exit
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Vijay Mallya Might Be Bankrupt But He Is Still Sending Out Lavish Diwali Gifts
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New chapter in bankruptcy reform
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MENA:

Profits at UAE lenders to fall amid slowdown UAE banking sector profits expected to decline 10 to 20 per cent in 2016
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Iraqi MP arrested in Dubai over Dhs7m bounced cheque
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An individual bankruptcy law for UAE 'suicidal' without home country agreement, says UBF
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Mashreqbank CEO Sees U.A.E. Bad Loan Provisions Peaking in 2016
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Abu Dhabi Adapts To Low Oil Prices With Mega Merger
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New UAE bankruptcy law is a lifeline for SMEs Fitch: Bankruptcy Law May Benefit UAE Bank SME Lending
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Personal bankruptcy law 'suicidal' for UAE, warns banking chief
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Bad loans in UAE 'dramatically' slowing down
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Tasmania:

Clearly Forestry Tasmania insolvency operation in full swing
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China:

Private Realtors are really driving China's Debt: New Research
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Brazil:

Brazil's Oleo e Gas seeks $579 mln debt-for-equity swap
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Mozambique:

IMF Says No Mozambique Aid Talks While Country in Debt Distress
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France:

Au revoir bailiff notifications for the assignment of receivables
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Singapore:

Singapore Banks Are Far From Escaping Their Oil Slick: Gadfly
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