May 11, 2017

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Law:

Citi: Biggest Firms Fared Best in First Quarter
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As law firm rates climb, corporate clients are training a keen eye on BigLaw's billing behavior
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The Changing Legal Profession: An Insider's View of the Future of Legal Services
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Q&A: Stephen DiCarmine attorney talks about her client’s acquittal in Dewey criminal trial
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Biglaw Firm Eliminates Performance Reviews, Earns Praise From Female Associates Allen & Overy Drops Performance Reviews, and Everyone Cheers
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Jennifer Sucher Joins Quarles & Brady's Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditor's Rights Practice Group
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Linklaters Taps London Partner to Lead US Operations
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White & Case boosts London NQ pay packets by 17% to £105,000
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Advice for Young Women Lawyers From Pioneers of the Industry
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Hogan Lovells trials new ‘continuous feedback’ system to assess lawyer performance
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Ex-King & Spalding Associate Sues for Firing Over Airing Ethics Concern Ex-Big Law Associate Claims His Ethical Concerns About Partners Got Him Fired
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Law Firms Take Notice as Salary Gag Rules Loom
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How US law firms' growth has changed London's legal scene
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Soft Skills Still Matter For Attorneys
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ABA launches study of biases encountered by LGBT-plus and disabled lawyers
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Vermont Law receives $17 million loan from US Department of Agriculture
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The Closing Of A Law School Does Not Devalue The Degree
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What Law Schools Can Learn About Assessment From Medical Schools
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Does Law School Make People Into Jerks?
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Law Professor Alleges She Was Harassed By Student — And School Didn’t Do Enough About It
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Septuagenarian Will Be This Law School’s Oldest Graduate In History
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Non-elite law schools are in crisis: Law Schools Gone Innovating
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Amazon’s Alexa can now track billable hours Now Lawyers Can Say, ‘Alexa, Track My Time’
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Servicing The $8.4 Billion alt.legal ‘Gold Rush’
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What A Law Firm’s Website Says About Its Cybersecurity Practices
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Hackers fined $8.9 million for hacking law firms and cashing in on information
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Treating Meeting Addiction: How a Legal Team Cut Back on Meetings - and Found Happiness
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How to convert an email into a PDF file on an iPhone or iPad
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Are lawyers artistes or shortstops: how to measure performance?
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Why I don’t want to become a partner
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Midsize Firms Are Touting Efficiency, But They’re Not Hiring Efficiency Experts
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What In-House Legal Groups Can Learn From ‘The Godfather’
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I’m an unhappy law firm partner and am interviewing for an in-house job. What’s the best way to answer the question “Why do you want to go in-house?” without sounding bitter or negative?
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Mitch McConnell Rejects Call for Special Prosecutor After James Comey Fired Here's a look at possible Trump picks to replace Comey as FBI director The FBI is reeling from shock of Comey’s unexpected firing Comey firing puts spotlight on Deputy AG Rosenstein Deputy AG Rosenstein reportedly threatened to quit over depiction of his role in Comey dismissal Comey in letter to FBI colleagues says Trump had full authority to fire him Comey’s farewell letter: ‘It is done, and I will be fine’
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Russia determined to hack US elections again: Legal expert
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DEA to parents: if your kid has a teddy bear, it's probably for hiding drugs
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Former defense attorney sentenced to 10 to 30 years for r----- unconscious client
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Family of murdered Texas lawyer wins defamation lawsuit against son of former client
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Court Unanimously Convicts Christian Governor of Jakarta Of Blasphemy
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Firm's lawyers can now work ‘whenever and wherever is most appropriate’
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Customers sue legal finance company, allege interest rates over 100 percent
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More people want to date lawyers than any other profession
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Report: Juvenile-Justice Fees Forcing Some CA Families Into Bankruptcy
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Judges:

Judge is suspended for using edited 20-year-old endorsement during campaign
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The First Circuit Judicial Council Appoints Leslie C. Storm Clerk Of The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel
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Wall Street:

US stock futures slip as Snap plummets, retailers' earnings in focus
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Stocks end the day up
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Here’s why the stock market isn’t freaking out about the Comey firing Comey's firing is a 'perfect example' of what Wall Street fears most about Trump
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Layoffs:

37 jobs that are quickly disappearing in the US
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Without Workplace Reforms, Robots Could Replace More Women Than Men
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BT cuts 4,000 jobs, CEO bonus as profit falls
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Sodexo announces 136 layoffs
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Politics:

The Trump-Russia probes are not going away — here are 6 things to watch as they move forward Review of Michael Flynn's consulting work reveal inconsistencies Trump Hires Law Firm to Fight Suggestions of Russia Business Ties Trump's Been Talking About His Business Interests in Russia for 30 Years Bob Woodward: Let's Wait for Evidence More in GOP Open to a Special Prosecutor
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Trump is losing some support from key parts of his base, poll says Poll shows Trump's approval rating at near-historic lows
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'Outside the realm of normal,' 'crazy': James Comey is said to have expressed worries about Trump before his firing
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A poll asked people the first word that came to mind with Trump — and the results were brutal
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Senate requests Trump documents from agency that monitors money laundering
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Elizabeth Warren Politely Requests That Federal Regulators Bring Her The Severed Head Of Carl Icahn
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Economy:

Fed's Kashkari: Keep Dodd-Frank regulations in place for big banks
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OECD Tempers Global Growth Expectations
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The four eras of American jobs, in one century-spanning chart
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Bond traders grow more confident in September rate hike
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Student, Auto Loan Borrowing Reaches Highest Level in Five Months
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US import prices rose 0.5% in April, vs 0.2% increase expected
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Millennial employees are a lot more loyal than their job-hopping stereotype
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Even a semester of full-time school may help college students
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Trump voters may get 'buyer's remorse' over White House tax cuts, ex-Treasury Secretary Lew says Jack Lew: Trump tax proposal doesn't strike most people as fair
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Dealmaking to build if Trump delivers on further deregulation, says Goldman's top banker
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Big Medical Expenses Set Women Further Back Than Men
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The Many Rewards of Paying Bills Late
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McCain, Sasse to oppose Trump’s trade nominee over NAFTA
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What a new report reveals about white economic hardship and Trump’s big win
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

Three Years Ago: Housing Doom and Gloom
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Foreclosure activity drops to lowest level since 2005
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Fannie Mae announces latest non-performing loans sale
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MBA: Mortgage "Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest Weekly Survey"
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Recent Cases Highlight Latest Potential Foreclosure Evidentiary Pitfall
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Here are the best places for college grads to live
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Texas orders Ocwen to stop acquiring new mortgage servicing rights
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The Next Hot Housing Market: Starter Homes
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Trump Administration, Senators Put Fannie, Freddie Overhaul Back in Play
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Municipalities:

Puerto Rico's first bankruptcy hearing set for May 17
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Report: Puerto Rico's Drinking Water at Brink of Crisis
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Puerto Rico Bonds That Were Bought Up by Hedge Funds Slide to New Low
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Ambac looking to limit losses from Puerto Rico debt revamp
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Puerto Rico's Bankruptcy Fight Is About to Plunge Into the Unknown
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Lawyer Says Hartford Far From Ready To Seek Bankruptcy Protection Connecticut State Capital Prepares For Bankruptcy Amid Collapse In Hedge Fund Revenue
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San Bernardino budget proposal follows bankruptcy plan, except for police
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Oil/Gas:

"There’s No Growth": World's Largest Oil Trader Has A Stunning Warning For OPEC
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Oil prices extend gains as EIA reports larger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude supplies U.S. crude oil stockpiles take a steady dip Oil boosted by signs U.S. crude glut is shrinking
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We may never see oil at $100 ever again
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Further OPEC cuts will deepen oil supply deficit this year: IEA
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Bid to revoke Obama-era methane rules fails in U.S. Senate
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Trump Takes Aim at Western Monuments That May Hold Oil , Coal
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Seadrill: Get Out
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GulfMark outlines plans to file for pre-packaged bankruptcy under Chapter 11
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Court denies legality of Yukos bankruptcy
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Healthcare:

Campbellton-Graceville Hospital files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Guiding a Public Health System through a Turnaround
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Will Congress Save the Children's Health Insurance Program?
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The new version of the GOP healthcare bill is incredibly unpopular
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N.J. Congressman Faces Tough Crowd Over Republican Health-Care Overhaul
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Trump's health secretary isn't a fan of the 'gold standard' substance-use treatment — bad news for the opioid crisis
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Celebs:

Cruel bankruptcy lessons now at core of Marques Ogden's post-NFL career
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Johnny Depp made $650 million but couldn't pay for his lavish lifestyle, ex-manager says Johnny Depp: A Star in Deep Crisis
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How Nicolas Cage blew $150 million on mansions, his own private island — and a real dinosaur skull
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Abby Lee Miller breaks down during interview after prison sentencing: 'I wasn't ever trying to hurt anyone' Abby Lee Miller Musical In The Works? Rosie O’Donnell Jokes About Taking Lead Role Dance Moms Star Abby Lee Miller Says She’ll Treat Prison Like a Movie Set
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Travel:

Business Travelers Name Their Pet Peeves. We Name the Cures
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Videos Shows Fistfight Breaking Out on Southwest Airlines Flight
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Woman says forced to pee in cup on United flight
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Solar:

SunEdison shareholders demand explanations for billions of dollars in lost capital
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Food/Beverage:

Bankruptcy makes matters worse for Central Grocers workers
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Taxis:

Uber Engineers Looking to Bail Uber Greyball Investigation Expands
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Chapter 7, 12 & 13 Private Trustee Locator
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Recent Ch. 11 Filings (19 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (3 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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Litigation:

Expert Witnesses In Bankruptcy Court: Some Legal And Practice Points For Litigators
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Banking:

Safety and Soundness and the Bankruptcy Code: Does a Bank Commit a Safety and Soundness Violation by Failing to Comply with the Bankruptcy Rules?
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Bankruptcy Rules:

BK NJ: Notice to Bar Concerning Changes to Local Forms, Chapter 13 Plan and Motions and Notice of Chapter 13 Plan Transmittal
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Professional Compensation:

Iowa Bankruptcy Judge Scolds Weil Gotshal Over High Fees
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Eligibility:

Chapter 20 and Who May Be a Debtor
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Trustees:

BK ND OH (Western Div.): Ch. 7 Trustee Sought
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Cross-Border:

Chancery Guide updated to include guidance on communication between courts in cross-border insolvencies
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Discharge:

UI benefit overpayment nondischargeable in bankruptcy where claimant fraudulently represented her employment status
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Avoidance Actions:

Here comes the split re: trustee reach back for 10 years!
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Student Debt:

U.S. Government Officials Play Hardball On Student Loan Defaults
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Reps. Katko, Delaney sponsor bill that would let student loan borrowers get bankruptcy discharge
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Mail:

Postal Service, citing losses, seeks higher stamp prices
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Retailing:

Sears CEO: 'We're fighting like hell to change the way people do business with us' Sears CEO Eddie Lampert Says Using The Word Bankruptcy Is 'Very Unfair For Us' Sears CEO says there's still time to turnaround the struggling retailer Sears CEO Lampert blames company's woes on 'irresponsible' media Sears CEO on Turnaround Try: 'I Am Not in Denial' Sears CEO: ‘The reality is a lot better than the perception’ Sears CEO Eddie Lampert Wishes Everyone Would Stop Using The B-Word 'We're fighting like hell,' Sears CEO Lampert says
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An unlikely industry is being hit by the retail apocalypse
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Abercrombie & Fitch's latest sale may be itself Struggling Abercrombie & Fitch looks for a buyer
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Autos:

A nightmare scenario is beginning for Ford and General Motors
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VW Won't Release Results of Diesel Probe
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Auto Loan Fraud is Soaring
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Coal:

West Virginia seeks future—without coal
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Gambling:

The Trump Taj Mahal casino sold for 4 cents on the dollar — here’s how Trump bankrupted it twice
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Watches:

Fossil shares plunge as Apple Watch kills traditional watch market
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UK:

The Lawyer Awards 2017 shortlist, including restructuring
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Barclays to pay SEC $97 million for investment client overcharges
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Council slammed for paying barrister to write 170-page dossier to fight gran's £226 claim for broken car windscreen
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UK accounting watchdog fines PwC record 5 million pounds
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EU:

EU Raises Growth Forecasts but Warns on Threat From Brexit and Trump
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PIIGS:

Lawyers Lurk at Spanish Malls as Suing Banks Goes Mainstream
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Greek court warns state against planned pension cuts
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Canada:

Amazon Goes North, Forcing Canada's Retailers Out of Hibernation
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Six Canadian Banks Cut by Moody's on Consumers' Debt Burden
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Germany:

Solarworld files for insolvency SolarWorld Files for Insolvency Citing 'Ongoing Price Erosion' Analysts “unsurprised” by SolarWorld’s bankruptcy
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MENA:

Emirates profit plunges 82% after U.S. travel ban Emirates Profit Drops 70% on Stuttering Economies, Terror Impact
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Brazil:

Brazil's Oi reports smaller quarterly loss as debt costs fall
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