Law:
Hogan Lovells Sheds Staffers, Confirms Financial Reporting Tweaks
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Sedgwick Departures Continue As Chicago Managing Partner Leaves For UK Rival
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When Is the Best Time to Make a Lateral Move?
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Why Lawyers Won’t Be Replaced By Smart Contracts
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That Law Firm's Website Might Not Be for a Real Law Firm
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U.S. Deal Value Plunges in Third Quarter
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Allen & Overy raises NQ pay but can't match Freshfields
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Orrick Taps Consulting Firm for New Diversity, Inclusion Head
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Clifford Chance sued for working tax consultant too hard
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When the Wachtell Memo Strikes
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Oregon Finds Out Easiest Way To Improve Bar Exam Passage Rate Is To Lower Its Cut Score
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Trump’s Legal Team Isn’t Playing Well Together
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It Happened AGAIN — Another Biglaw Partner Falls For Internet Prank
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The hotel where the Las Vegas gunman stockpiled weapons for 3 days could be in legal hot water • Republicans signal an opening on regulating 'bump stocks' after Las Vegas • Bump stocks were used by the Las Vegas shooter to fire hundreds of rounds a minute — and now they're disappearing from online stores amid high demand • NRA breaks silence following Las Vegas shooting, says it may support regulating 'bump stocks' • Kellyanne Conway blames Obama for not regulating bump stocks and says Democrats haven't tweeted enough about guns • Evidence suggests Las Vegas gunman planned to escape the hotel after his massacre • Las Vegas gunman scouted locations in Boston and Chicago, officials say • Bump stock rifle innovator was inspired by people who ‘love full auto’
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America's shifting views on racial discrimination
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Preet Bharara Keeps It Real About His Political Ambitions
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4 Trends Shaping The Future Of The Legal Profession
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Schools Step Up To Assist Puerto Rican Law Students Displaced By Hurricane Maria
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New Ranking Pegs Duke As Top Law School, Yale Falls To Number Three — Commence Panic
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'These are things we've never seen before': The Russia investigation is moving into uncharted territory • Mueller reportedly interviewed the author of the Trump-Russia dossier — here's what it alleges, and how it aligned with reality
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White House crafting hardline proposal that could tank DACA deal • Suit by immigrant groups and Dreamers says DACA rescission is ‘a double cross’
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Sessions reverses transgender federal worker protection policy • Jeff Sessions Memo, Reversing Transgender Protections, Further Inflames Divisions • The Department of Justice Takes a Stand Against Transgender Rights in the Workplace
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DA returns campaign contribution from Trump lawyer after reporters ask about dropped condo probe • D.A. overruled his staff after a visit from a top donor: Trump attorney Marc Kasowitz
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Trump calls on the Senate body investigating his Russia ties to instead probe 'Fake News Networks'
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A Federal Investigation Into ‘Reverse-Discrimination’ at Harvard
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Ashley Judd has accused Harvey Weinstein of harassment as part of a bombshell NYT report • Harvey Weinstein allegedly harassed women for decades, the NY Times reports • Weinstein's Many Excuses After Harassment Allegations • Harvey Weinstein to take a leave of absence amid harassment claims • Harvey Weinstein plans to sue The New York Times for a reported $50 million over its bombshell harassment expose • What Harvey Weinstein's Apology Reveals
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What Lawyer Would You Hire If You Were Totally Screwed?
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This new office ‘status symbol’ shows exactly how depressing work really is
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Michigan mom who ignored consent order to vaccinate her son sentenced to 7 days in jail
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The 5 most annoying changes in the new iPhone update — and how to fix them
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Here are the ages you peak at everything throughout life
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Winter Is Coming - to Court
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Driving drunk or on drugs in a driverless car should be legal, expert body says
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Trump Wants to Censor the Media
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Lawyer jailed for pulling hair and calling receptionist a "thick ***t"
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In Indiana, law allows sex with 16-year-olds, but bans sending them explicit photos, top court says
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Judges:
Remembering R. Glen Ayers (1947-2017)
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Sotomayor's Big Question on Gerrymandering
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Former Arkansas judge admits he let criminals off the hook in exchange for n--- photos and s--
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Judge demolished in extraordinary tribunal
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Wall Street:
U.S. stocks holding tight to record levels as investors wait for jobs data • Futures point to a weak open on Wall Street, as US jobs report takes center stage
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Dow rises 100 points, S&P 500 on track for its longest winning streak since 2013 • Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all hit record highs, with S&P streak its best in 20 years
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Layoffs:
E-commerce is concentrating jobs, not killing them
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Mass Torts:
The Lawyer Who Beat Big Tobacco Takes On the Opioid Industry
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Nuclear:
Westinghouse asks for $8.4 million in bonuses to keep top executives at the bankrupt firm
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Electricity:
Millions of Texans to see lower utility bills if Austin OKs $9.45 billion bid for Oncor
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Sempra Falls on Plan to Issue More Equity to Get Oncor Approved • Sempra Gets Less Messy With Texas
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Religion:
Up to 50 witnesses for Cardinal Pell abuse hearing
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Celebs:
Bankrupt Boris Becker faces debt claim of $71.6 million
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Paper:
Bankrupt Southworth Paper given permission to pay wages, benefits
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Gambling:
A new Caesars Entertainment to emerge from bankruptcy
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Weather:
Tropical Storm Nate headed for Gulf Coast, leaves 22 dead in Central America • Tropical Storm Nate takes aim at Mexico, US, after killing 22 in Central America • Nate aims at New Orleans amid worries about drainage system
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Texas delegation requests $19B in additional Harvey aid
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Storm relief strains US military as new report gives sober look at readiness
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Growing majority believes global warming is happening
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Healthcare:
Judge OKs testimony in malpractice lawsuit
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Economy:
A pocket guide to Trump’s candidates for top Fed spot • Trump wants a Fed in his image featuring lots of 'cheap credit,' Jim Grant says • Here's everything you need to know about the next Fed chair
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Hurricanes may have wiped out as many as 125,000 jobs from September
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US jobs data could offer a glimpse of a choppy economic future
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Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims decrease to 260,000
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Goldman: September Payrolls Preview
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Firm behind ‘Fearless Girl’ statue underpaid women, US says
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Trump's massive tax plan is already hitting some big roadblocks • House passes $4.1 trillion budget, the first concrete step toward tax reform • Most Americans are clueless about their tax bill, but think Trump's plan won't help • Stop acting like tax cuts for the rich are a bad thing • White collar vs. blue collar: GOP tax plan threatens to widen party’s divide • Paul Ryan is mum on whether GOP will scrap state and local tax deductions • Medicaid Up for Cuts to Fund Lower Taxes • The GOP Tax Plan Inches Forward • Warning signs emerge in GOP's tax reform push
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Trump Loves the Middle Class. Up to a Point.
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Pimco: This is as good as it gets for the global economy, and it's time to get cautious
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These 6 charts explain why some American families are getting far richer than others
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AI and robots could threaten your career within 5 years
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Trade Deficit at $42.4 Billion in August
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Wall Street hasn't been this unsure about America's jobs market in a long time
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We asked 6 big money investors about their biggest market fears — and they all had the same answer
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GE: First the Corporate Jets, Now Exec's Cars
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IMF chief: Economic recovery takes hold in most of the world
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One in five American children live with hunger
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Married Americans Are More Unhappy Than Ever
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:
Judge Orders Bank of America to Redo Settlement in Mortgage Dispute
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5th Cir. Holds Non-Compliance With Texas Foreclosure Rule Did Not Void Foreclosure
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‘High-cost housing refugees’ are bringing the real estate crunch into Middle America
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A new way to buy a home—crowdfunding the down payment with no money of your own
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Housing affordability remains at decade low in Q3
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Municipalities:
Puerto Rico's bonds in the balance
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Puerto Rico's pension system was in crisis. Hurricane Maria made it into a catastrophe.
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Puerto Rico's recovery depends on debt forgiveness
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Elon Musk says that, if given the green light, he can power Puerto Rico
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A $15 billion hedge fund is going to 'take a look' at buying crushed Puerto Rico bonds
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Puerto Rico Risks Shutdown Awaiting Hurricane Funds
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Trump sounded baffled by the process of water purification during his visit to Puerto Rico • Don’t assume Puerto Rico’s outrage will permanently damage Trump’s reputation • Trump Approval Rating Not Hit By Puerto Rico Crisis
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John McCain is right—It's time to permanently ease shipping rules for Puerto Rico
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6 reasons why Puerto Rico slid into financial crisis
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The road to recovery for Puerto Rico
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FEMA removes stats on Puerto Rico recovery from website
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Puerto Rico's governor says 'let's talk' after Elon Musk says Tesla can rebuild island's power grid
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What the Hurricane Maria migration will do to Puerto Rico — and the US
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States' aid to Puerto Rico delayed by slow request, money woes
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Trump should honor his short-lived promise to 'wipe out' Puerto Rico's debt • Trump Wants Puerto Rico Debt Handled in Court, Not Wiped Out
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Trump Makes Gauging Puerto Rico Bondholder Losses Harder
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Puerto Rico Bonds and Cream Coins
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Trump Could Push the Justice Department Into Puerto Rico’s Debt Fight
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Detroit mayor unveils $125 million bond plan to aid neighborhoods
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New Chicago debt structure wins initial approval
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Bankruptcy could bring responsibility to Hartford
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Oklahoma health officials warn of dire budget consequences
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Which American Cities Will File Bankruptcy Next?
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Oil/Gas:
Electric cars will wipe out oil demand equal to Iran's output by 2025, Barclays says
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Oil rises as talk of new OPEC deal offsets booming US exports
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US oil exports will keep booming after hitting record 2 million barrels a day, analysts say
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GulfMark Offshore Announces Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization
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This is the line in the sand for crude oil
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Oil at $50 Has Energy Companies Selling Debt Like It's 2014
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Oil Prices May Hit $60 By End Of 2017
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Cybersecurity:
Senators want answers on Equifax $7 million no-bid contract to protect consumer data
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Banking:
Federal judge refuses to toss shareholder suit against Wells Fargo executives
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A Tough Week for Banks Hounded by Scandals and Politics
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Corporate Reform:
Richard Cordray Gives No Signal of Departure Plans as CFPB Finalizes Payday Rule • The CFPB Gets Its Payday-Lending Rule Right
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Retailing:
Mall owner rebrands itself amid 'retail apocalypse' narrative
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Toys R Us recalls nearly 30,000 Infant Wiggle Balls for choking hazard
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Bankrupt U.S. retailers begin to catch a break
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Chapter 22: Why Some Retailers Emerge from Bankruptcy Only to File Again
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True Religion Reorganization Plan Wins Confirmation
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Pensions:
States Give Out Tax Monies as Pensions Suffer • American public pensions suffer from a gaping hole
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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 (11 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (6 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:
Federal Judges Get New Resource on Electronic Discovery
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Want To Talk Settlement? Ditch The Biglaw Bulldogs
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5 Tips To Ensure Proper Deposition Behavior
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Safe Harbors:
Supreme Court to Consider Statutory Safe Harbor for Debtors' Pre-Petition Securities Transactions
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Jurisdiction:
Marathon Pipe Line: An Interview with the Lawyer Who Argued the Case and the Judge Who Decided It
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Bankruptcy Alternatives:
The Growing Use of Receiverships and Assignments for Benefit of Creditors
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Structured Dismissal:
Is Jevic Really About Structured Dismissals?
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Bankruptcy Remoteness:
US Bankruptcy Filing Limitations - How Far Can You Go?
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Cross-Border:
Creating COMI – Are attitudes shifting towards COMI shifting?
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Sales:
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Arbitration:
Federal Arbitration Act Needs a Bankruptcy Exception
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Valuation:
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Consumer Finance:
New rules aim to curb payday loan abuses
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Logistics:
Amazon is reportedly going to start its own delivery service — sinking shares of UPS, FedEx
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Student Debt:
Navient used ‘deceptive practices’ on student loans, PA attorney general alleges
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Not doing this when you apply for student loans could cost you
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Federal Student Loan Default Rates See Slight Uptick
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Solar:
Solar tariff foes take case to White House
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Politics:
Trump's ex-wife claims he offered her an ambassadorship when he became president
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CIA director Pompeo considered to replace Tillerson • Tillerson Never Had a Chance Under Trump
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Study: Americans more divided along party lines than ever • America's Political Divide Intensified During Trump's First Year As President
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New data shows that Russian propaganda may have been shared billions of times on Facebook
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Treasury IG report finds 'no violation of law' in Mnuchin's private jet travel
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White House reporter says 'things got weird' during a photo-op between Trump and military officials • ‘Maybe it’s the calm before the storm,’ Trump cryptically says at military gathering
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How Breitbart Courted the Alt-Right • Takeaways from Leaked Breitbart Documents
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GOP Rep: Liberals Behind Charlottesville Nazis
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John Kelly's personal cellphone was compromised, White House believes
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UK:
A shortage of 'desperately needed' EU workers is making it harder for British firms to find staff
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Tesco accountants 'falsified documents' to hide £250 million black hole, court hears
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PIIGS:
EU commissioner says Spain could be on the cusp of a 'very disturbing' civil war • If Catalonia goes independent, these places could be next • Catalans Would Pay a High Price for Independence • Bring Catalonia Back From the Brink
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Japan:
A 31-year-old's 'death from overwork' causes Japan to rethink work-life balance
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Mongolia:
Debt-ridden Mongolia asks IMF to resume economic bail-out
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India:
Telecom: Nearly 150,000 jobs at risk, due to debt-ridden sector
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Brazil:
Brazil's Anatel delays decision on Oi request over fines
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France:
Declaration of debts by French debtors- creditor vigilance is still required!
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Malaysia:
Amended insolvency 1967 act to reduce bankruptcy cases
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Insolvency Dept to clear 10000 bankrupts per year for next five years
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Venezuela:
Venezuela’s Restructuring: A Realistic Framework
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