September 26, 2018

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Law:

King & Spalding Won’t be Last Big Law Firm to Land in Chicago
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'A Thief and a Liar': Jurors Hear Accusations, Accounting as Hardwick Trial Begins
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Successful law firms: keep the customer satisfied
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The Changing Legal Office
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4 Texas Firms Among the Highest Grossing in the World
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Why PwC and Deloitte Are Betting on Immigration Law
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ABA and Dept. of Education Battle Over Loan Forgiveness
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The Real Cost Of Doing The Government’s Legal Work
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Weaponizing Student Evaluations
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4 Secrets To Ace The Interview For Your In-House Dream Job
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Jilted Biglaw Associate Sues Ex-Fiancee Over $100K Engagement Ring Ouch, Babe. Big Law Associate Sues Ex-Fiancee Over $100K Engagement Ring
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More States Reject ABA Anti-Bias Ethics Rule
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You Want Innovation In Legal? Legal Ops Needs To Drive The Conversation
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Law Firms Recognize Automation’s Importance, but They're Still Not Leveraging It
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Simplify a tedious deposition review with technology
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How Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein became one of the most-watched officials in Washington House Rep Threatens Rosenstein With Impeachment A Supreme Court Case Could Liberate Trump to Pardon His Associates Rosenstein survives until after midterms How The Mueller Investigation Could Look Without Rosenstein Ken Starr: Trump’s Defense Team Should Be ‘Very Concerned’
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Meet Michael Avenatti, the high-profile lawyer and professional sports car driver who represents Stormy Daniels and might run for president
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Kellyanne Conway: at least Kavanaugh’s better than Harvey Weinstein
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Why Michigan State’s Board of Trustees Failed to Stop Larry Nassar Judi Dench Defends Good Friend Kevin Spacey 'This Is Not Going Away’: Dem Rep. Accused of Domestic Abuse May Soon See Divorce Records Unsealed
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Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison for sexual assault Bill Cosby is sentenced to up to 10 years in prison, denied bail pending appeal This Is Not the End of the Cosby Story Bill Cosby laughs before going into custody
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Queens Attorney Arrested Over Role in Murder Trial Witness Bribe Scheme
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When Disinheritance Is Not What It Seems: The Last Will And Testament Of Burt Reynolds
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The immigrants who could be hit by Trump’s green card standards Yale study: Illegal immigrant population likely double, possibly triple previous estimates
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FL. Video: Lead Up to Parking Lot Shooting
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Physician calling himself ‘the real Dr. Joshi’ sues indicted doctor with the same name
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Trump appointee changes long-standing policies regarding racial disparities in youth incarceration
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The Apprentice: ULaw grad and solicitor among this year’s contestants
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Court: No Tigers in Malibu
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Judges:

BK ED MI: List Narrows For Open Judge Position In Flint
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Read the Evidence: Kavanaugh's 1982 Calendar, Ford's 4 Declarations Yale Colleague Accuses Kavanaugh of Lying About Virginity Status, Doesn't Want to Comment Further White House 'open to' letting Brett Kavanaugh's second accuser testify in Senate hearing on Thursday Trump dismisses second Brett Kavanaugh accuser as 'totally inebriated' and 'messed up' Trump Unleashes on Kavanaugh Accuser as Key Republican Wavers Sarah Sanders roasted for insisting ‘every single’ SCOTUS nominee deserves a vote: ‘Merrick Garland — remember him?’ Red-state Democrats refuse to come out against Kavanaugh Kavanaugh drama rattles GOP support Kavanaugh: “If I Had Done That, It Would Have Been the Talk of Campus” Why A Firm Would Shrink From Facing Off Against Kavanaugh Kavanaugh is losing support in 10 crucial districts Yale Law School’s Reckoning Over Brett Kavanaugh The year Brett Kavanaugh allegedly assaulted Christine Blasey Ford at a party saw the first stirrings of a revolution in how American girls were raised, and how they would regard themselves What Teens Think of the Kavanaugh Accusations Kavanaugh’s Fox News interview, explained in 5 phrases Questions Fox News Should Have Asked Brett Kavanaugh What Brett Kavanaugh Got Wrong About Maryland’s Drinking Age in Fox News Interview Avenatti Reacts to Brett Kavanaugh’s Fox News Interview: ‘He’s a Liar’ Kavanaugh Just Played 'Checkers' on Fox Brett Kavanaugh Seems Like He Was A Real Jerk In High School Murkowski urges senators to take Kavanaugh accusers' allegations seriously Trump's latest juxtaposition Ford’s Lawyer Slams Plan to Use Prosecutor at Hearing 'This Is Not a Criminal Trial,' Ford's Lawyer Tells Judiciary Republicans Meet the prosecutor Republicans hired to question Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford at their upcoming sexual-assault hearing Republicans hire female prosecutor for Kavanaugh-Ford sexual-assault hearing, lawyer for second accuser says they're being railroaded Kavanaugh's Yale Roommate Says He Believes Allegation Activists projected the phrase, 'Kavanaugh is a sexual predator' onto a courthouse building in Washington There’s A Reason Why Brett Kavanaugh Is Giving Interviews Now — He Doesn’t Have The Senate Votes On Behalf Of Men Who Could Still Be On The Supreme Court If Kavanaugh Cannot Kavanaugh Failure May Leave Him Open to Discipline in Old Job Senate Republicans have reportedly skipped several calls with Kavanaugh's second assault accuser Republican Vying to Boot Democrat from Senate Has Rambling Defense of Kavanaugh Senators will vote on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation one day after Christine Blasey Ford testifies about her sexual assault claim against him GOP confidence grows on Kavanaugh Four Now Back Kavanaugh's Accuser Kavanaugh And The American Woman's Guide To Surviving The Workplace Brett Kavanaugh is hard to believe Eight big problems for Christine Blasey Ford’s story How GOP's Rush for Kavanaugh Backfired
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Milwaukee GOP Mocks Ruth Bader Ginsburg with Assault Meme
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Wall Street:

US futures edge higher ahead of Fed rate decision; political turmoil festers Stock futures trade modestly higher as investors await Fed decision
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Stocks close mixed on fresh trade fears
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Layoffs:

Former employees launch legal action against Telltale
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Marijuana:

Canadian marijuana producer Aurora Cannabis posts a surprise profit as it prepares to list its stock in the US
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Largest Canadian province to unveil retail cannabis rules this week
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Politics:

Trump either mocked or praised Iran's president at the UN — but either way the heat is on
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Half of 2018’s Democratic campaign ads are about health care
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World leaders laugh as Trump claims his administration has accomplished more than any other in US history Trump Didn't Expect the UN Reaction He Got The World Just Laughed at Donald Trump At UN, more evidence that Trump is losing the world After Trump's sovereignty speech, Macron calls for multilateralism FactCheck: Trump at the UN Trump's hug-the-thug, flick-off-your-friends worldview
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'You can kiss the midterms goodbye': Republicans fear for their election fate if Democrats defeat Brett Kavanaugh
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Supporters Believe This Doctored Photo
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EU, China, Russia Will Sidestep US Sanctions on Iran
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Who's Biased: The News or the Readers of News? Partisans Remain Divided in Attitudes About News Media
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Report: Unauthorized travel by FEMA head cost $151,000
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Fueled by Beto fever, Democrats battle to turn Texas blue
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Retailing:

Sears considers restructure without filing for bankruptcy Downfall of a Giant - Suffering from Fundamental Problems, Sears Nears Bankruptcy Eddie Lampert's Latest Sears Rescue Plan Shows the End Is Near Hedge fund wants drastic action to prevent Sears bankruptcy
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Amazon could reach $3,000 per share in two years, Jefferies says
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Claire’s Set to Exit Chapter 11 by Early October
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Lenders give Steinhoff's Jooste more time to pay his debts
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Brookstone bankruptcy auction to be held Wednesday
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Retailers Bet Big on Toy Sales Ahead of First Holiday Season Without Toys R Us
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Economy:

Consumer confidence spikes to its best level since 2000
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Richmond Fed: "Fifth District Manufacturing Activity Was Robust in September"
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Fed expected to hike rates twice more this year and then risk a 'policy mistake': CNBC survey Here’s how the Fed’s statement, dot plot and forecast may shift The Powell Fed can make history if it can slow the economy without crashing it Rates rise as Fed begins two-day meeting; 10-year Treasury yield hits highest since May 30-year Treasury rate at 3.234% Fed expected to raise interest rates and signal more hikes are coming A first-ever Fed September interest-rate hike could set stocks reeling Wednesday
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Trade rep Lighthizer says US is prepared to move ahead on new NAFTA deal without Canada How Trump Split Mexico and Canada in Talks
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Jamie Dimon explained the hidden danger of Trump's trade war with China BMW warns of lower profits on an escalating trade war 'distorting demand' Geopolitical uncertainties and trade concerns are clouding the IPO landscape in 2018 Trump’s new trade deal with South Korea won’t boost US car sales Macron Suggests No Trade Deals With U.S. Over Rejection of Paris Climate Accord Trump Blasts China During UN Speech Trump doesn't realize the impact trade war could have on his voters, asset manager warns Trump's $250 billion in China tariffs are now in effect—here's what could get more expensive The ABCs of trade for President Trump Trump tells world leaders: 'We will no longer tolerate abuse' on trade China Blocks US Navy Warship from Entry to Hong Kong China takes a backward step as it braces for the impact of Trump's trade war NC: No Illusions About Tariffs and Jobs
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Donald Trump Issues a Scathing Rejection of ‘Globalism’
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Trump's tax cuts are not a 'sugar high' but a multiyear boost to the economy and stocks: CIO
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BLS: Americans Spent More on Taxes Than on Food, Clothing Combined in 2017
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The Brett Kavanaugh confirmation fight is also about the future of the economy
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Merger Mania: $60 Billion of Deals in 3 Days
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The Not-So-Great Reason Divorce Rates Are Declining
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Wealth Of Top 1% Surpasses $100 Trillion: More Than Global GDP And All Central Bank Balance Sheets
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Cuomo blames weather for New York's population decline
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Many Americans say women are better than men at creating safe, respectful workplaces

Some History of Women and Labor
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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:

Home prices rise at a slower rate in July: S&P Case-Shiller Case-Shiller: National House Price Index increased 6.0% year-over-year in July Home-price gains decelerate to 11-month low as housing market tries for a soft landing
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Weekly mortgage applications rise 2.9% as interest rates move even higher MBA: Mortgage Applications Increased in Latest Weekly Survey
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Freddie Mac: Mortgage Serious Delinquency Rate Decreased in August
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Why Do My Rent-Stabilized Neighbors Own Vacation Home
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Elizabeth Warren’s Ambitious Fix for America’s Housing Crisis
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Municipalities:

Puerto Rico’s push for statehood, explained
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Puerto Rico Natural Resources official: Fiscal board froze funds to pay used-tire exporters
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Oil/Gas:

Liquidation Trustee Awarded $17 Million Against Former CEO and Others
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Even the people with the most to gain from $100-a-barrel oil have a lot to lose: analyst
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Oil edges lower after Trump calls for cheaper prices and data show a crude build
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Bankrupt oil firm’s parent company files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
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Climate:

Finding Clients, Open Courts a Challenge After Hurricane Florence 10 days after Florence came ashore, more rain is causing fresh chaos in South Carolina, where rivers keep rising and 8,000 people have been told to evacuate Risk tracker RMS predicts up to $5 billion in insured losses from Hurricane Florence Hurricane Season Is Especially Hard for Farmworkers How 3.4 million chickens drowned in Hurricane Florence How Global Warming Is Turbocharging Monster Storms View from space: NASA satellite shows polluted Carolina rivers flowing into ocean How did piles of Haiti’s trash end up on NC beaches?
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Republicans Slowly Warm to Climate Change
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Healthcare:

Tensions run high as DCHS Bankruptcy meetings continue
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Idaho has only 2 independent psychiatric hospitals. Now 1 is headed for bankruptcy.
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Hospital chain to pay $260 million to settle criminal charges for defrauding Medicare
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The opioid crisis is everywhere Congress releases its final opioids bill
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Celebs:

Lindsay Lohan's mom Dina files for bankruptcy Lindsay Lohan's Mom Dina Files for Bankruptcy to Save Her Home
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"Blacks for Trump" Founder Banned From Bankruptcy Court for Abusing System
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Here’s Why Lil Kim Can’t Afford To Retire Anytime Soon
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Electricity:

Bankruptcy court OKs FirstEnergy Solutions settlement, setting stage for reorganization
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Cryptocurrency:

Mt. Gox Trustee Publishes Final Bitcoin Sell-Off Figures Totaling $230 Million
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Taxis:

Court: Uber Can Force Drivers to Arbitration
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Autos:

Ford, Chrysler Oppose Trump's CAFE Rules 150 Have Concerns on Trump CAFE Standards
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Food/Beverage:

Sweethearts Conversation Hearts Have A New Owner Following NECCO Bankruptcy
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Conglomerates:

As Newell sheds brands, a familiar foe circles
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History:

Remembering the Whiskey Rebellion
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Mass Torts:

'Novel' talc lawsuit rejected by Third Circuit; No injury alleged but buyer's remorse
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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 (13 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (20 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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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Bankruptcy Statistics:

 

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Litigation:

As Capital Pours In, A Litigation Funding Icon Changes Its Strategy
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Exemptions:

Chapter 7 Debtors Permitted to Amend Schedules to Claim Homestead Exemption after Successful Avoidance Action by Trustee
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Third Party Releases:

In re Millennium Lab Holdings: “All We Are Saying Is Give Nonconsensual Third-Party Releases a Chance”
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Insurance:

Directors and Officers Insurance Policies—Are You Covered?
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Ch. 13:

BK CD CA: New Barash Ch. 13 Confirmation Hearing Procedures
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A Study on Effects of “Apology” on Plan Confirmation in Consumer Bankruptcies
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Veil Piercing:

Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Decision Piercing the Corporate Veil Considering Egregious and Uncontested Facts
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Travel:

Why your airline seat may shrink even more under new regulations
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Delta's Flights Grounded Over Computer Issue
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Religion:

Should the Catholic Church Pay Reparations to Abuse Victims?
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$210M Twin Cities archdiocese bankruptcy settlement OK'd by judge $210 million St. Paul Archdiocese bankruptcy settlement approved
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Pope Francis: Catholic youth 'scandalized' by abuse crisis Pope Francis admits abuse scandals' dire impact as report details abuse in Germany Pope Francis: Catholic abuse scandal is driving people away from church
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Footwear:

Why Bankrupt Aerogroup Inc. Is Trying to Stop the Sale of Global Brands Group
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Education:

College 529 savings plan balances hit record high
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Student Debt:

More parents say 'no' to taking on more than $75,000 in student loans
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30% of Student Loan Borrowers Fall Behind After Only 6 Years
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Nuclear:

Georgia nuclear power project on the brink
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Hotels:

New York Hotel Market Roars Back After Drowning in Too Much Supply
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Millions at stake for Cary as boutique hotel works through bankruptcy
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UK:

One in ten businesses could go bankrupt as a result of Brexit border delays Customs delays of 30 minutes will bankrupt one in 10 firms, say bosses
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BHS CVA: landlords win on penalties
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Carmakers Trigger Brexit Contingency Plans
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France says it would be 'suicidal' to accept Theresa May's Brexit proposals
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Lord Sugar on Katie Hopkins' IVA: 'She's made her bed, now she has to lie in it'
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Monarch administration period extended
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Hospital giant BMI Healthcare nears £2bn restructuring deal
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Canada:

Who cleans up the mess when oil and mining companies go bankrupt?
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Argentina:

Argentina peso tumbles as central bank chief resigns Argentina central bank chief resigns after three months in job
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Thousands protest in Argentina ahead of general strike
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Venezuela:

U.S. sanctions Venezuelan president's wife and inner circle
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Trump’s Venezuela Military Option Gains Backers as Millions Flee
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Australia:

Failed Harvey Norman dairy venture may have traded while insolvent
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Tragic end as dad's $2680 council debt spirals out of control to $131000
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India:

Bad debt problem in control, curbs on?anemic? banks?may?be?eased: Jaitley
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NPA mess: Bankers seek Govt help to speed up debt recovery process
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Talks on Air India bailout package at 'advanced stage': official
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Debt-Ridden Farmer Commits Suicide
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Superyacht Indian Empress sold once more to pay debts
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Turkey:

Turkish banks 'vulnerable to a self-fulfilling bank run,' analyst says
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Erdogan: Court Will Decide US Pastor's Fate
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