September 6, 2016

The Daily Bankruptcy News

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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
(DBN)

Cleary Gottlieb boosts pay for newly qualified solicitors to £105,000
(DBN)

Four in ten senior associates regret choosing a career in law
(DBN)

So You Want to Sue Your Firm
(DBN)

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
(DBN)

With Deal, Kenyon Name Lives On — For Now
(DBN)

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?
(DBN)

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
(DBN)

Trump rips 'false economy,' 'artificial' market, says rates must change 14 Hours Ago
(DBN)

Why the U.S. job-creation machine is no longer working
(DBN)

3 professions with the most arrogant workers
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Bill Gross Thinks Janet Yellen “Would Plead Guilty…To Market Manipulation”
(DBN)

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
(DBN)

Oil rig count sees small hike despite rigs evacuating the Gulf
(DBN)

PetroQuest Among Oklahoma Operators Told to Suspend Frack Waste
(DBN)

Is There No Hope For Seadrill?
(DBN)

Brazilian Government Plans to Open Talks with Keppel, Sembcorp Marine
(DBN)

Swiber Says Managers See 'Reasonable Prospect' to Save Firm
(DBN)

Receiver appointed for Canada's Twin Butte Energy
(DBN)

Russia, Saudi Arabia pledge to stabilize oil output
(DBN)

US Jobs Report: Mining Down 4,300
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Autos:

Brussel's Explosive Dieselgate Decision Can Bankrupt Volkswagen
(DBN)

GM Settles Ignition ‘Bellwether’ Cases
(DBN)

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
(12 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 (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 Jobs:

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Seminars - (Contact us to list your seminar)

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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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