August 20, 2018

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Law:

Law Firms Just Turned in Their Best Half Since the Recession
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You’re a Lawyer, but Can You Run a Law Firm?
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The Law School With The Worst LSAT Scores
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The 5 Industries GCs Should Enter if They Want Great Compensation
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Looking for Lessons in Proskauer's Sex Bias Settlement
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A Crack in the Wall: Elite Wall Street Firms Are Being Put to the Test
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10 Most-Cited Commercial Law scholars in U.S., 2013-2017
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Milbank Associate Training Program Targets the Art of the Deal
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A Decade Of Harassment At The Hands Of A Biglaw Partner
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Pa. Firm Claims It 'Wasted' $300K on FindLaw's 'Ineffective' Web Marketing Services
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Bienert, Miller & Katzman Picks Up L.A. Bankruptcy Partner
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Adapting To The Changing Legal Landscape
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It’s Not All About The Billables: Making Productive Use Of Downtime
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Meet Monique Hayes: The Bankruptcy Lawyer Indebted to Miami
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4 Questions Financial Services Counsel Should Consider Before Implementing AI
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Ex-lawyer of pharma executive Shkreli gets 18 months prison for fraud scheme
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NY Legal Market Is Most Active Battleground for Lateral Moves
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Rudy Giuliani says he doesn't want Trump to get stuck a perjury trap in an interview with Mueller because 'Truth isn't truth' From Alternative Facts to “Truth Isn’t Truth” Trump's Orwellian phrases Trump's epic Mueller gamble One of the most important witnesses in Mueller's obstruction probe voluntarily sat down for over 30 hours of questioning Trump Says He Allowed White House Counsel to ‘Fully Cooperate’ With Russia Probe The President’s Lawyer and His Cooperation in the Russia Investigation Who Is Don McGahn? White House Counsel Cooperating with Mueller Probe Trump insists White House counsel is no 'rat' after report suggests he fed information to Mueller White House counsel Don McGahn reportedly calls Trump 'King Kong' behind his back Mueller document details lies of Trump campaign aid Papadopoulos Mueller Asks for Jail Time for Papadopoulos, Saying He Repeatedly Lied U.S. special counsel recommends six months in prison for Papadopoulos George Papadopoulos' wife is trying to scrap her husband's plea deal with Mueller, and her comments could have huge ripple effects in the Russia probe Trump says it's 'very sad what they've done' to Manafort and refuses to rule out pardoning him Trump Is So Sad About Jury Deliberations In Paul Manafort Trial Manafort Judge Fears for Jurors' Safety Jury 'scared' as it heads home without a verdict Judge in Paul Manafort bank and tax fraud trial 'optimistic that case might end soon' Paul Manafort judge said he's been threatened, is under US Marshal protection Trump lashes out at Russia probe as 'McCarthyism' Trump insists he has "nothing to hide" in Russia probe Trump Lashes out at ‘Life-Ruining’ Mueller Probe Claims Fox News Ties Benghazi Attack To Robert Mueller Top Republican opens up about Russia probe The Mueller Investigation Is Now on Trial, Too
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A retired federal judge ruled that less than 0.2% of all the Michael Cohen documents are privileged Michael Cohen is reportedly being investigated for over $20 million in bank fraud Cohen's Lawyer: He's Talking to Nixon's John Dean John Dean: "I am actually honored" to be insulted by Trump
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Justice lawyers try to halt Trump DC hotel financial records release
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Maria Butina, Russian gun-rights advocate charged in Mueller probe, moved to Virginia jail
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Judge Tells US, ACLU to Come up with Asylum Plan U.S. judge approves plan to reunite separated immigrant families Immigrant Dads Say ICE Separated Them From Their Kids Again With No Explanation California governor grants pardons to 3 facing deportation 'Shocked and humiliated': Lawsuits accuse Customs, Border officers of invasive searches of minors, women
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Report: Former state lawyer with no law license repeatedly filed for bankruptcy Bankruptcy filings helped suspended R.I. lawyer delay foreclosure
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Ex-Con Who Pretended To Be An Attorney Arrested For Pretending To Be An Attorney
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OSU Coach Took Lewd Photos at White House
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GA: Police Defended Officer Who Tasered 87 Year Old Grandmother
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Body found in New Mexico compound identified as missing Georgia boy, police say
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Report: Actress who says Weinstein r---- her paid off her own accuser
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Teen shot at by homeowner after going to wrong address
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Louisiana Bans Bank Of America, Citi From Bond Sale Over Gun Policies
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Frederick man suspected of killing wife, two young daughters had climbed from deep financial troubles to apparent prosperity 'The kids are my life,' a dad said of his missing family. Then he was charged with killing them.
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NY Bill: More Accountability for Prosecutors
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Aaron Hernandez’s suicide notes revealed
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Judges:

From A Fashionista’s Closet: What Would Ruth Bader Ginsburg Do?
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Federal Judge Wants Ted Boutrous To Make Out With Plaintiff’s Counsel In Front Of The Alamo… And That’s Not Necessarily The Most Insane Part Of This Order
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The Historically Unpopular Brett Kavanaugh Hurdles Ahead on Brett Kavanaugh’s Race to One First Street Kavanaugh Will Meet With Top Senate Opponent Milano Protests Kavanaugh With 'Handmaid's Tale' Outfit
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Former Law Clerk Claims State Judge Harassed Her
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Ex-Judge Was Falsely Accused Of Drinking At Work, Suit Says
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3rd Circ. Oral Argument Dip Troubling, Chief Judge Says
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Wall Street:

Stock futures inch up, putting indexes near records U.S. Stock Futures Track Gains Across Europe, Asia
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Dow logs highest close since February on optimism over trade talks
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Trump is considering a huge change to the way America's biggest companies report their earnings The questions every investor should ask about Trump’s proposal to radically change how companies report earnings No, Quarterly Reports Haven’t Crippled Long-Term Thinking
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Layoffs:

Robots on Warehouse Floor Show a Surprise Perk of Hot Job Market
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Movie Theaters:

Moviepass should be better to its customers, but bankruptcy won’t let it The one thing nobody understands about MoviePass 3 Things That MoviePass Got Wrong AMC brags of subscription service growth as MoviePass flails The 260,000 Reasons AMC Stubs A-List Is Eating MoviePass' Popcorn Bitter enemies MoviePass and AMC once worked together — here's a look inside the relationship's epic collapse MoviePass Just Made It Harder—Again—to See Movies MoviePass encouraged its subscribers to see 'Mission: Impossible — Fallout' on Sunday, even though it was blocked in most theaters MoviePass Makes Confusing Changes to Its Subscription Plan as It Flounders for a Business Plan That Works MoviePass lights are dimming as losses and subscribers mount
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Politics:

Trump aides fear that Omarosa has as many as 200 recordings Omarosa worked in the Clinton White House long before she worked for Trump. Here's everything you need to know about her career Inside Omarosa’s Ugly War Over Actor Michael Clarke Duncan’s Estate Trump Organization accuses Omarosa’s book publisher of tortious interference with hush agreement Judge Rules Trump Campaign Botched NDA in Case with Ramifications for Omarosa
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Trump reportedly plans to yank more security clearances to distract from negative news cycles Pentagon, State alumni join Brennan clearance outcry How far will he take his newfound ability to revoke security clearances? Former intel leaders react to Trump-Brennan saga Clapper: Brennan's rhetoric is becoming an issue Brennan: I Did Not Mean Trump Was Treasonous When I Said His Actions Are “Nothing Short Of Treason” Brennan is considering legal action to hit back after Trump revoked his security clearance Hayden Dares Trump to Pull His Clearance
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'Those are my tacos. Mine!': Fox News host Tucker Carlson goes on bizarre rant about Mexican food and cultural appropriation
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US Forces to Stay in Iraq as Long as Needed
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GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy under investigation for alleged effort to sell government influence, sources say Judge Dismisses Qatar’s Lobbyist Nick Muzin From Elliott Broidy Hacking Lawsuit
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Trump’s Speeches Feature Mystery Men the White House Won’t Name
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Democrats in stronger position to take the House Worst-case scenario for House GOP is 70-seat wipeout Dems see chance to cut into GOP governorships 'Era of Trump': how Republicans are banking on the president to drive midterm gains Blue Wave Looking Doubtful, Says CBS News Head Pollster Deadline "A blue wave is obscuring a red exodus"
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Trump claims social media firms are discriminating against conservative voices
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Bill Maher criticizes social media bans: ‘Alex Jones gets to speak’ Lawyers for Sandy Hook victims accuse Alex Jones of destroying evidence
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Trump tried to dissuade Melania from 'Be Best' anti-bullying campaign: report
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Court documents show disgraced congressman Blake Farenthold blaming 'f--------' and the #MeToo movement for his downfall
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Trump Speechwriter Fired Over White Nationalist Links
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Climate:

Californians watch wildfires burn their houses via home security cameras
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What’s driving our climate and energy divide
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Wildfires: Sea-Tac Flights Delayed, Air Now Hazardous
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Aviation:

PenAir prepares to sell assets during bankruptcy
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Celebs:

Rev. Jesse Jackson recalls Aretha Franklin saving MLK from bankruptcy in church service
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Ivanka Trump's Friend and Former Business Partner Is Being Sued by the DOJ for Tax Fraud
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Commodities:

Deutsche Bank offers to buy Noble Group bonds
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Fraud:

DOJ Sues Ivanka's Ex-Business Partner for Massive Fraud
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Debt Collection:

3rd Cir. Holds Debt Buyer Whose Principal Purpose is Collection of Any Debt is a ‘Debt Collector’ Regardless of Whether It Owns Debts It Collects
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Distressed Investing:

Fridson – Fallen-Angel Watch: How Will Triple-B Downgrades Affect the High-Yield Market?
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Tax:

Why Pensions Are the Hot New Tax Shelters
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Economy:

Fed’s Powell may use Jackson Hole speech to discuss potential trouble ahead Big Questions on Global Economy Hang Over Jackson Hole Gathering
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A Surprising Bulwark for the U.S. Economy: Personal Savings
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Consumer sentiment slides to 11-month low
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BLS: Unemployment Rates Lower in 11 states in July, Oregon at New Low
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Youth unemployment hits a 50-year low, but there's a catch
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Q3 GDP Forecasts Fed GDPNow latest forecast: 4.3 percent — August 16, 2018
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Stuck in a belligerent doldrum’: Wages rise in the nation’s hottest job market — but so do costs 4 Reasons that Pay Raises Are so Low Where's the wage growth? Only at the very top
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Fewer Americans Uproot Themselves for New Jobs
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GCs Turning to Outside Counsel for Calm in the Trade War Storm Container Shipping Bankruptcy Lends Insight on Potential Fallout from Trade War Canada's Auto Capital Caught in Crossfire of Trade Dispute Used car prices are weirdly spiking, and tariffs may be to blame White House's Kudlow says China looks 'terrible.' Numbers paint a murkier picture US, China plot roadmap for meeting between Trump, Xi to resolve trade dispute Oil rises, but posts weekly loss on concerns over trade row All-Out Trade War Would Drop Stocks 20%, Siegel Says From lobsters to basketball: 9 products hit by Trump's tariffs Tariffs Will Hurt U.S. More Than Rest of World, Maersk Says Trade War Won’t Dent China’s GDP Trump 'needs a win' on trade: Former ambassador to the U.S. As The U.S.-China Trade War Reaches Half-Time, What Can We Expect In The Coming Months? US Firms Warn Over Next China Tariffs Could This Be the End of Global Trade? Businesses Expect Long Trade Fight Even After Trump John Oliver breaks down the trade war Economists Say Trump's Tariffs Are Unfavorable for U.S. Growth
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Canada is Now on the NAFTA Sidelines Time running out for Trump's NAFTA talks Trump Says He Is in ‘No Rush’ to Renegotiate NAFTA US-Mexico bilateral NAFTA issues may be resolved this week: minister Brown's NAFTA support in question U.S. trying to 'divide and conquer' in NAFTA talks: Former ambassador US Drops Farm Demands from NAFTA Talks
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Doors Slam Shut for China Deals Around the World
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Maryland crab houses hurt by Trump administration's visa changes
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Deere earnings miss amid higher costs
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WSJ: Tax Revenues Are Up 1%, Despite Trump Tax Cuts
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The Lasting Impact of the Financial Meltdown
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12 countries where men earn significantly more than women
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George Will: America is overdue for another Lehman-like episode
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A reality check on the U.S. strategy of cutting taxes
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A leading recessionary indicator is flashing red, but investors don’t appear to care ... yet
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Dips in durables and nondurables : Tracking consumption dynamics since the Great Recession
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Sky is clear for sunny U.S. economy, but clouds are forming
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Spending Caps Could Come Roaring Back in 2020
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Congress on Track to Avoid Government Shutdown, Mulvaney Says
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Gallup: Government Back on Top as Nation’s Leading Problem
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Gen Z Is Set to Outnumber Millennials Within a Year
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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How People Really Live
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Real Estate:

Lawler: A Few “Hot” Markets Home Inventories are Up Sharply
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Real Estate Fraud Spins Out Malpractice Suit Against Clark Hill
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Early Read on Existing Home Sales in July
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‘Unbearable’ Noise and Dust: Kushner Companies Accused of Driving Out Tenants in Brooklyn Building
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California homeowners get to pass low property taxes to their kids. It's highly profitable to an elite group
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Meet the tech-savvy upstarts who think they can finally give Realtors a run for their money
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Houston: Existing Home Sales up 9.1% YoY, Inventory down 3.5% YoY
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Is There a Better Way to Battle Evictions?
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Municipalities:

Local legislature powerless as Federal courts decide Puerto Rico’s budget
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Plan to turn to imported natural gas will cost Puerto Rico dearly
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Billionaire Dan Gilbert has already bet $5.6 billion on Detroit's future, but money can't solve his biggest challenge
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Chicago Has Another Bond for You
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Some city leaders think Vacaville is flirting with bankruptcy
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Oil/Gas:

US shale growth will offset global production problems over the coming months, analysts say
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Oil Prices Are Down. Nobody Told the Gas Pumps
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US: Conserving Oil No Longer an Imperative
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Oil Set For Longest Losing Run Since 2015 On Economy
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Travel:

Passport Lines Driving Fliers & Airlines Nuts
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Religion:

The Biglaw Firm Defending The Catholic Church Despite Abuse Horrors, Attorneys Feel Duty To Defend The Faith
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The Man Who Exposed Pennsylvania's Priests
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Pennsylvania AG says cardinal "not telling the truth" about abuse scandal
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Bishop: Church today 'not the church' of grand jury report News
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Will other states follow Pennsylvania on church abuse?
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Catholic leaders attempt damage control in wake of Pennsylvania child abuse report Pope Francis addresses Pennsylvania abuse report in letter to Catholics Catholic churches hold "Mass of forgiveness" after sex abuse report
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Prosecutor in Chilean abuse scandal targets bishops
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Irish archbishop urges pope to speak frankly about abuse
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Why this Catholic abuse scandal seems worse than 2002
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What Father Bradel Did to Me
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Abuse Hotlines Surge After Grand Jury Report
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Amid abuse scandal, Catholics say trust in the church is broken Catholics skip the collection plate amid ‘moral catastrophe’ of Pennsylvania’s sex abuse cover-up Abuse scandal leaves some priests grappling with a sense of betrayal
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Coal:

EPA Is Set to Roll Back Restrictions on Coal-Burning Power Plants Trump’s power-plant proposal may increase U.S. carbon pollution
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Personal Finance:

Consumers are their own worst enemy when it comes to getting out of debt
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Want to make friends? Leave the Gucci bags and Dior shoes at home
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Healthcare:

Private funds for long-term care shrivel as more seniors file for bankruptcy
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The doctor is out? Why physicians are leaving their practices to pursue other careers
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St. Luke’s Heart Transplant Program to Lose Medicare Funding
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It's not just the uninsured — it's also the cost of health care
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Non-Profits:

Ministry tied to Iowa Communications Network scandal files for bankruptcy
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Food/Beverage:

Noon Mediterranean, formerly Verts, files for bankruptcy
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What’s next for Applebee’s after franchisee bankruptcy, dispute
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Americans Are Spending Like Crazy at Restaurants
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Chef-run Triangle restaurant group files for bankruptcy protection
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Labels:

Charlotte lawsuit pulls Burlington company into bankruptcy
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Corporate Reform:

As Trump Dismantles Clean Air Rules, an Industry Lawyer Delivers for Ex-Clients
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Trump's EPA, Delaying Obama Rule, Makes 'Mockery' of Law, DC Circuit Says
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Trump hits corporate violators — with a feather
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Art:

The exposure of art: a photographer’s story from bankruptcy to international recognition
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Lehman:

Former Lehman Brothers staff are hosting a secret party on the 10-year anniversary of the bank's collapse
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Why discounting another Lehman-like moment could trigger ‘the next epic economic crisis’
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Paper Products:

BofA Agents $411MM Exit Financing for Cenevo
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Construction:

NY: One of the city’s biggest concrete contractors, Navillus, saves itself from bankruptcy
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Forest Products:

Colorado wood pellet manufacturer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Recent Ch. 11 Filings (18 new filings today)
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Bankruptcy Statistics:

Retirees Are Going Bankrupt: Two Senators May Help Stop The Suffering
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Recovery Rates by Corporate Debt Type
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Corporate Governance:

Corporate Law & Governance Update
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Autos:

Dealership asking court to allow recovery of 15 vehicles sold to Reagor-Dykes
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Tesla board members are reportedly worried about Elon Musk's Ambien use Why do so many celebrities blame Ambien? JPMorgan analyst cuts Tesla price target by 37% Elon Musk says grueling 120-hour work weeks are taking a toll on his health Elon Musk's stunning interview was a $1 billion gift to the short sellers he loathes Elon Musk’s Net Worth Drops $1 Billion In A Day Following New York Times Interview Tesla stock has its worst day in two years after Elon Musk's off-kilter interview with the NYT Musk's dream of taking Tesla private with current shareholders is going to be very hard, say experts Elon Musk says Tesla could produce $25,000 car in 'maybe' 3 years, but cites industry challenges No 'sound investor' would want Elon Musk to remain CEO of Tesla, says former GM exec Bob Lutz Crispin Odey: It Feels Like Tesla's "Final Stage of Life" Elon Musk says cutting back on work hours isn't an option Elon Musk, in a 2:30 am tweet, tells Arianna Huffington he can't slow down
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VW's CEO Knew About the Diesel Fraud
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Transit:

Why Scooters Have Faced a Backlash
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Retailing:

Sears CEO Puts His Own Board on the Spot Shares of Sears fall to record low as CEO Lampert's hedge fund eyes Kenmore CEO Eddie Lampert's Latest Bid for Sears Holdings' Assets Is Bad News Sears: The Bleeding Won't Stop
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'Retail Apocalypse': 12 Key Takeaways For Marketers
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JC Penney High Yield Debt Plunges into Distressed Territory JCPenney Shares Plunge After Forecast Worsens
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San Diego Brokers Tackle Empty Big Box Stores
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What Retail Apocalypse? Ask Some Department Stores, But Not All
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Oaktree Seeks $1.5 Billion in Cash to Top Bid for Claire's
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Student Debt:

Borrowers are flocking to a new type of 'clinic' to help get a clean bill of financial health
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Tuition insurance is covering costs for stressed out students
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Illinois Passes Career Preservation and Student Loan Repayment Act
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Electricity:

Bankruptcy ruling could lead to higher Ohio electric prices
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UK:

The 'conundrum' at the heart of the British economy is getting worse — and economists are baffled
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PwC partners earn £1,156 per hour in Carillion liquidation
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SRA bankrupts ‘Lord Harley’ lawyer Alan Blacker
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Can Britain Deal with "No Deal" on Brexit? UK: Gov't to Publish "No Deal" Brexit Advice Carney Warned of the Risks of Brexit Can the U.K. and EU Cut a Brexit Deal on Financial Services? Brexit concerns loom large, despite businesses doing all they can to prepare
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Katie Price insists ‘happiness’ is her only goal in life after ‘blowing most of her £45million fortune’ Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke faces bankruptcy days after Katie Price blew £45million fortune Dwight Yorke 'faces bankruptcy as his company's assets decrease to just £2'
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Why did Coronation Street star and Celebrity Big Brother housemate Ryan Thomas file for bankruptcy?
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House of Fraser collapsed owing creditors £484m, hitting brands such as Gucci House of Fraser owed brands brands half a BILLION House of Fraser apologizes to shoppers after canceling online orders Can Billionaire Mike Ashley Do the Right Thing?
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An Amazon Tax Won't Stop Britain's Retail Carnage
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U.K. house prices see sharp drop in August
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PIIGS:

Search operation ended in Genoa, bridge death toll rises to 43 Anger engulfs families as Italy buries its bridge victims The engineer who designed the Genoa bridge that collapsed and killed 43 people warned of its corrosion risk 39 years ago Atlantia shares skid in wake of government letter Atlantia Sinks as Italy Proceeds With Revoking Toll-Road License Bridge Disaster - Italy’s Moment of Truth
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Greece emerges from bailouts relieved, but not euphoric Greece set to exit bailout, still faces daunting challenges Greek bailout ends, but fears remain for eurozone debt How Crises and Bailouts Have Changed Greece’s Economy Post-austerity, Greece gets a second chance Greece Emerges From International Bailout, But Will Be Closely Monitored For Years
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As the Greece bailout ends, worries shift to Italy
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Second cardinal withdraws from Ireland congress amid abuse scandals
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Fresh call for snap elections in Greece
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Canada:

Canadian inflation rises 3% in July, highest reading since 2011
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Venezuela:

Venezuela Devalues Currency and Hikes Wages, Stoking Fears About Instability 96% devaluation in currency Venezuela just devalued its currency by 95% and pegged it to a cryptocurrency Venezuela launches one of the greatest FX devaluations in history Confusion Reigns as Maduro Mega-Devaluation Roils Venezuela Venezuela on edge as Maduro unveils raft of economic reforms Venezuelans nervously await dramatic economic reforms Venezuelan shopkeepers alarmed by Maduro's latest economic moves Venezuelans flee economic crisis at home Fleeing Venezuelans face suspicion and hostility as migration crisis worsens Brazil Forces Sent to Venezuela Border After Migrant Clashes Venezuelan migrants' dreams of new life dashed by Ecuador passport rule Venezuela’s Crack-Up Is Accelerating
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Hitting the Brakes: How a Potential PDV Holding Bankruptcy Might Affect Venezuela and PDVSA Creditors
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Venezuela debt wreck marks new milestone as US$6.1B unpaid
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China:

Why the drop in China's stock market might not reflect its economic reality
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China: The Government Confronts the Increasing Risk of Default
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When will China enact a law to allow personal bankruptcies?
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Turkey:

Could Turkey's financial crisis have a snowball effect on world markets? S&P cuts Turkey credit rating deeper into junk territory How Erdogan’s Push for Endless Growth Brought Turkey to the Brink Erdogan vows Turkey will not be cowed by US Turkey ready to respond if US imposes more sanctions Turkish firms and government face $3.8 billion bond crunch in Oct - SocGen The Turkish lira is falling again — but stock market investors are returning to Turkey at their fastest rate in half a decade White House Rejects Turkey Offer on Pastor 6 gunshots fired at U.S. embassy in Turkey
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MENA:

Saudi Arabia's bankruptcy law comes into effect Saudi bankruptcy law to aid struggling businesses Saudi Arabia’s problem isn’t Canada, it’s capital flight
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Israeli questioning of US Jews at border exposes deeper rift
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Staring at a financial crisis, Pakistan's new PM Imran Khan asks overseas citizens for funds
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Australia:

The crook and the chef: Zumbo in near miss as conman comes raw prawn Adriano Zumbo says he almost went into business with notorious conman, as the reality TV chef reveals plans to resurrect his ailing dessert business
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Parties with Richard Branson: Where some of a Pilbara 'Ponzi' scheme's millions was spent
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Collapse of book distributor strands hundreds
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India:

Air India pilots threaten to go on strike if flying allowance not paid immediately
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Long-term business partners help keep debt-laden Jet Airways on flightpath
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IBC: Government Planning Separate Legislation For Registered Valuers
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Legal costs of firms rose 56.73% in last five years
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Photos Show Scale of India's Monsoon Flooding
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Nirav Modi In U.K., CBI Moves For Extradition
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Kenya:

Kenya Should Ignore IMF Reform Package and Stop Repaying Debts
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Nigeria:

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Nigeria's Debt
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Denmark:

A ‘Socialist Hellhole’ Struggles to Keep Up With Booming Tourism
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Hong Kong:

Chabra injunction in bankruptcy proceedings
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