March 18, 2020

The Daily Bankruptcy News

View prior editions: Click Here
View prior case summaries: Click Here
Search prior headlines: Click Here
Search prior case summaries: Click Here

Format For Mobile Device



Law:

Big Law Goes Remote: Updates on Law Firm Closures During the Coronavirus Crisis
(DBN)

As COVID-19 Spreads, How Effective Are Partial and Voluntary Remote Work Policies?
(DBN)

'No Commute. No Traffic': Pluses, Minuses as Lawyers Log on Remotely
(DBN)

Mistrial declared after coughing, ill lawyer tries questioning witness via courthouse speakerphone
(DBN)

March LSAT Is Canceled, Fate of April Test Uncertain
(DBN)

Coronavirus Pandemic Portends Heightened Risk of Financial Distress, Potential Changes in Restructuring Market
(DBN)

Lawyers And Legal Professionals Must Care For Their Mental Health Amid COVID-19 Crisis
(DBN)

Lawyering From A Pandemic (Part III)
(DBN)

Paul Weiss’s Bold Leadership On Coronavirus Pro Bono Efforts
(DBN)

Legal Marketing in the Time of COVID-19
(DBN)

Troutman and Pepper Postpone Merger Date Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
(DBN)

COVID-19, Remote Work and Cybersecurity Threats: 7 Pointers for In-House Counsel
(DBN)

Flat Is The Future …
(DBN)

Lawyer who let judge use his beach house wins reinstatement
(DBN)

Here's exactly how to thrive as a remote worker in the days of coronavirus
(DBN)

Recruiter David Lat, Founding Editor of Above the Law, Tests Positive for COVID-19 Wishing David Lat A Speedy Recovery From COVID-19
(DBN)

County sheriff says deputies are stationed at home of man with COVID-19
(DBN)

L.A. County releasing some inmates from jail to combat coronavirus
(DBN)

In California: Millions locked down; 911 gets calls about neighbors coughing
(DBN)

New York bar and restaurant owners could be arrested if they break New York coronavirus lockdown
(DBN)

Can the federal government order a national quarantine?
(DBN)

Ohio Assistant Prosecutor Suspended for Lying to Judge
(DBN)

Coronavirus prompts Board of Correction to call for release of inmates from NYC jails
(DBN)

______________

Judges:

Bankruptcy Courts Adjust How They’ll Tend to Battered Companies
(DBN)

Predicting 3-Month Interruption Over COVID-19, Judiciary Requests $7 Million in Emergency Funds
(DBN)

COVID-19 Update: Courts Provide Procedural Guidance to Bankruptcy Bar
(DBN)

Anger builds over virus dangers in immigration courts
(DBN)

As Coronavirus Threat Grows, More Courts Curb Access and Limit Oral Arguments
(DBN)

DC Chief Judge Postpones Proceedings Until Mid-April, Trials Until May Over Coronavirus
(DBN)

Federal Judiciary Confront Coronavirus Spread: Judicial Conference Acts on Court Administration Matters
(DBN)

For Supreme Court Advocates, Virus-Era Delays Pose 'Stay Fresh' Challenge
(DBN)

Federal Courts Seek Financial Help in Response to Virus
(DBN)

US Courts: Annual Report and Judicial Business of 2019 Now Available
(DBN)

4th Cir: Public Advisory Regarding Operating Procedures in Response to COVID-19
(DBN)

Judge is in critical condition after he is shot outside courthouse
(DBN)

______________

Wall Street:

Stock futures drop, hit ‘limit down’ halt, amid unprecedented volatility from coronavirus crisis Dow futures tumble amid uncertainty on whether governments are doing enough to fight coronavirus
(DBN)

Dow rebounds more than 1,000 points a day after coronavirus fears sparked the worst drop since 1987
(DBN)

Australia stocks plunge more than 6% as Asia markets fall
(DBN)

Small caps at four-year lows, and trader warns of ‘more pain’
(DBN)

4 tech giants President Trump calls 'MAGA' stocks have lost $1 trillion in the coronavirus-induced market rout
(DBN)

Coronavirus Causes Historic Market Drop, Global Scramble to Contain 'Invisible Enemy'
(DBN)

Britain's FCA to keep stock markets open in face of volatility
(DBN)

______________

Layoffs:

Hotel chain Marriott to put tens of thousands of staff on furlough
(DBN)

Layoffs Are Just Starting, and the Forecasts Are Bleak
(DBN)

______________

Politics:

Joe Biden’s effort to heal the breach with Elizabeth Warren on bankruptcy, explained
(DBN)

Biden squeezed on his most critical decision: His VP pick
(DBN)

On the Political Right, Anger and Suspicion Over Virus Precautions
(DBN)

Some in GOP remain skeptical of coronavirus pandemic severity
(DBN)

Biden wins big in Florida, Illinois, Arizona
(DBN)

Want to vote but self-quarantining? Here’s how you can do it from home
(DBN)

'Two months of completely ignoring every bit of scientific advice ... it's a shocking level of incompetence': Public-health experts weigh in on Trump's coronavirus performance
(DBN)

Video emerges showing Trump talking about cutting pandemic team in 2018, despite saying last week 'I didn't know about it'
(DBN)

Barr DOJ Dismisses Case Against Russian Hackers Just In Time For 2020 Election
(DBN)

This President And His Congressional Enablers Doomed The Economy Well Before COVID-19
(DBN)

Donald Trump Didn’t Disband Pandemic Team, He Did Far Worse
(DBN)

Marco Rubio’s Very Jan Brady Voice: ‘Marshall, Marshal, Marital’
(DBN)

Maryland becomes latest state to delay primary due to coronavirus concerns
(DBN)

____________

Healthcare:

The US has one week to enforce social distancing and 'flatten the curve' as the coronavirus outbreak escalates. Here's why these days are so critical
(DBN)

No part of the U.S. has enough hospital beds for a coronavirus crisis
(DBN)

Multiple medical shortages threaten coronavirus response
(DBN)

America’s hospitals are not ready for coronavirus
(DBN)

Dire new report forces U.S. and U.K. to change course on coronavirus strategy
(DBN)

COVID-19 Tests per Day
(DBN)

Facebook is wrongly blocking news articles about the coronavirus pandemic
(DBN)

China: Japan's Flu Drug Effective Against Coronavirus
(DBN)

Study: Coronavirus can last hours in air and days on some surfaces
(DBN)

Coronavirus: 'Stealth transmission' causing vast majority of cases, study finds
(DBN)

Coronavirus has now spread to all 50 states and DC, US death toll passes 100
(DBN)

US national parks cause public health concern as visitors flood in
(DBN)

CA: Schools likely to be closed for the rest of the school year, Newsom says
(DBN)

Coronavirus fears ignite a civil war as families, friends, neighbors clash over what’s safe
(DBN)

Hello from Italy. Your future is grimmer than you think.
(DBN)

‘All Around Us Is Chaos’: Inside a Rural Town Upended by the Virus
(DBN)

Despite dire coronavirus warning, some refuse to give up their routines
(DBN)

US sees highest 24-hour coronavirus death toll increase since outbreak started
(DBN)

Could Coronavirus Cause as Many Deaths as Cancer in the U.S.? Putting Estimates in Context
(DBN)

White House preparing to call on military to boost coronavirus medical response
(DBN)

Pentagon Preparing Navy Hospital Ships Mercy, Comfort for Coronavirus Response
(DBN)

Coronavirus doctor says lung scans for young patients were ‘nothing short of terrifying’
(DBN)

86% of people with coronavirus are walking around undetected, study says
(DBN)

The US has reported 94 coronavirus deaths among more than 5,200 cases. Here's what we know about the US patients.
(DBN)

CMS Loosens Telehealth Laws After National Emergency Declared For COVID-19
(DBN)

'We are all deeply concerned': New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio may issue a 'shelter in place' order within the next 48 hours
(DBN)

Photos show what San Francisco looked like the day before residents were ordered to 'shelter in place' for 3 weeks to contain the coronavirus
(DBN)

7 million in San Francisco area wake up to empty streets
(DBN)

I cleared customs in 20 minutes after traveling internationally for a month and a half, and it made me deeply worried about America's ability to contain the coronavirus
(DBN)

Google, Facebook, and other tech companies are reportedly in talks with the US government to use your location data to stop the coronavirus — and to see if social distancing is really working
(DBN)

J&J hopes to start human trials for coronavirus vaccine in November
(DBN)

There are 4 US states lagging behind on taking strong action against the coronavirus — including Texas, the second-largest state in the country
(DBN)

Outer Banks blocking roads, refusing to allow outsiders amid coronavirus outbreak
(DBN)

'The party is over': Officials in Miami, the unofficial spring break capital of the US, are kicking hundreds of oblivious partiers off beaches and implementing curfews to curb the coronavirus spread
(DBN)

Microsoft's coronavirus map lets you track cases
(DBN)

Ventas sees slowdown in move-ins to senior centers amid coronavirus pandemic
(DBN)

Ohio governor's early actions on virus now winning praise
(DBN)

Cuomo: Coronavirus peak in NY could be in 45 days
(DBN)

170 HFD personnel have reported potential exposure to coronavirus, union says
(DBN)

What Does It Mean to ‘Shelter in Place’?
(DBN)

Irrational Panic and the Science Behind It
(DBN)

How Long is This Panic Going to Last?
(DBN)

The worst-hit coronavirus survivors could be left with lung damage that takes up to 15 years to heal, UK intensive-care specialists say
(DBN)

Photos capture the world's first human trial of a COVID-19 vaccine
(DBN)

Japan, U.S. reaffirm readiness to use "all steps" to combat virus -Aso
(DBN)

EU seeks to prevent U.S. takeovers of coronavirus research firms
(DBN)

Regeneron plans early summer trials for new antibodies against coronavirus
(DBN)

China gives go-ahead for human trials of potential COVID-19 vaccine - state media
(DBN)

WHO confirms two coronavirus cases among its staff
(DBN)

'Ticking time bombs': U.S. jails raise alarm amid coronavirus outbreak
(DBN)

'Hundreds' of inmates escape Brazil jails ahead of coronavirus lockdown
(DBN)

____________

Personal Finance:

‘It Is a Nightmare Out Here’: Seattle Parents Struggle to Balance Work and Child Care
(DBN)

How Should You Deal With Creditors If You Lose Income Due to the Corona Virus?
(DBN)

How much do you tip the delivery person and Uber driver during the coronavirus pandemic?
(DBN)

‘I use a lot of Febreze to mask the stench of Lysol’: California Lyft driver can’t afford not to work during coronavirus outbreak
(DBN)

____________

Movies:

Cinemas close nationwide, studios push new movies into homes
(DBN)

Coronavirus forces Hollywood into uncharted territory
(DBN)

____________

Autos:

The UAW is asking the Big 3 Detroit automakers to shut down their factories for 2 weeks amid coronavirus outbreak
(DBN)

Detroit Big 3 Agree Partial Factory Showdown UAW, Detroit automakers negotiate rotating partial shutdowns of US plants
(DBN)

Sheriff Tells Tesla to Shut Down Factory Tesla factory not “essential business,” can only keep basic operations: County
(DBN)

Fiat Chrysler's only open Italian plant running at reduced capacity
(DBN)

Volkswagen Suspends Production as Coronavirus Hits Sales
(DBN)

Ford is shutting down factories in Europe amid worsening coronavirus outbreak
(DBN)

____________

Tourism:

Empire State Building closes observation deck on coronavirus fears
(DBN)

____________

Education:

U.S. schools scramble to teach, feed students as they shut down
(DBN)

____________

Weddings:

Wedding bell blues; coronavirus crashes party for couples, planners
(DBN)

____________

Cruise Lines:

Multiple cruise ships have been denied entry to port and are stranded at sea — some with coronavirus cases on board
(DBN)

____________


Economy:

If you want to know how badly the coronavirus is about to devastate the US economy, look at China
(DBN)

US industrial production rises 0.6% in February Industrial Production Increased in February
(DBN)

Mnuchin Warns of 20% Jobless Rate Mnuchin reportedly warns senators of 20% US unemployment without coronavirus rescue
(DBN)

The 'D' Word Enters the Economic Discussion
(DBN)

Americans Told to Hunker Down in Place
(DBN)

How Long Do We Have to Live Like This? How long will coronavirus last? It depends — but ‘prepare yourself for a long ride’ The increase in US coronavirus cases over time looks like a steep staircase — a sign that the outbreak is far from contained
(DBN)

Small businesses could crumble in mere weeks as coronavirus pandemic exacts toll
(DBN)

COVID-19 case tally: 201,436 cases, 8,006 deaths
(DBN)

A federal plan to tackle the coronavirus pandemic warns it 'will last 18 months or longer' and could include 'multiple waves'
(DBN)

A Generational War Is Brewing Over Coronavirus
(DBN)

Coronavirus will bankrupt more people than it kills — and that's the real global emergency
(DBN)

MIT: America is Not Going Back to Normal
(DBN)

Coronavirus: world faces ‘similar economic shocks’ to China as global lockdowns escalate
(DBN)

Poll: Nearly 1 In 5 Households Have Lost Work Because Of Pandemic
(DBN)

Coronavirus crash shows major corporations broke No. 1 rule of personal finance
(DBN)

Upside-Down World of Negative Rates Is Coming for U.S. Savers
(DBN)

Fed in Furious Race to Unclog Financial Market
(DBN)

Another Problem For the Fed: Banks Pressured as Clients Scramble for Cash
(DBN)

Second quarter GDP could plunge 10%, economist warns
(DBN)

Investor sentiment collapsed in March amid the coronavirus pandemic fallout, Bank of America survey shows
(DBN)

Fed says it will help business-funding market amid coronavirus outbreak
(DBN)

The Federal Reserve is adding another program to keep money flowing for big financial institutions
(DBN)

The coronavirus economic pain in the U.S. has begun
(DBN)

Border chaos, choked supply lines in attempts to slow virus
(DBN)

How American businesses are handling production delays, heightened demand, and economic fallout amid the coronavirus pandemic
(DBN)

US job openings jumped in January, before virus outbreak BLS: Job Openings increased to 7.0 Million in January
(DBN)

Coronavirus to cause global recession, surge in defaults: S&P Global
(DBN)

The looming global great recession
(DBN)

Gundlach says it’s ‘ludicrous’ to think US won’t enter a recession
(DBN)

Giving $1,000 to every American adult wouldn't do much to offset the coronavirus slowdown, former Fed adviser warns
(DBN)

‘Americans need cash now:’ Coronavirus has lawmakers calling for UBI
(DBN)

Senate Democrats to unveil proposal to send each American up to $4,500 amid coronavirus outbreak
(DBN)

Even with $1 trillion stimulus, hit to economy and employment will be big Trump presses for $1 trillion stimulus as U.S. coronavirus deaths cross 100
(DBN)

Let the bailouts begin
(DBN)

Axios-Ipsos Coronavirus Index: Americans hit by stress, job losses
(DBN)

The White House says the government could send emergency checks to Americans within 2 weeks as the coronavirus outbreak hits the economy
(DBN)

The White House may hand out checks to Americans — or a short-term universal basic income — to soften the blow of coronavirus. Here's how the Silicon Valley dream became a policy plank for Andrew Yang and now Donald Trump Giving Americans Money to Offset Coronavirus Impact Gains Bipartisan Support in Congress ‘I'll Be a Very Happy Man.’ Will the Coronavirus Outbreak Turn Andrew Yang’s $1,000 Promise Into Reality? Trump Wants Checks Out to Americans Now
(DBN)

A family of 4 could get $18,000 this year under a cash bill by Senate Democrats
(DBN)

It will take a $1.5 trillion stimulus to save America, former Fed economist says
(DBN)

U.S. businesses need a $2 trillion bailout fund to avoid a possible ‘global depression,’ says Guggenheim’s Minerd
(DBN)

Americans need money — not more reasons to spend — or the coronavirus recession could be much worse
(DBN)

A $1,000 check isn’t enough to flatten the recession curve
(DBN)

Sanders wants monthly $2,000 payment for every household amid coronavirus crisis
(DBN)

Mnuchin: "We're looking at sending Americans checks immediately" during coronavirus crisis
(DBN)

Most businesses expect a hit from coronavirus. Here’s how they’re fighting it
(DBN)

California asks all dine-in restaurants, gyms, and movie theaters to close to curb the coronavirus' spread
(DBN)

Global economic policy response to virus needed - Singapore minister
(DBN)

Here Come the Bailouts, Starting With the Airlines
(DBN)

‘More Severe Than the Great Recession’
(DBN)

Here are the industries that could get coronavirus aid from the U.S. government
(DBN)

U.S. Senate weighs emergency coronavirus pandemic funds; Trump seeks $850 bln more The Trump administration plans to ask for an $850 billion stimulus package as coronavirus hits the US economy
(DBN)

Fed Unveils Emergency Lending Program to Shore Up Business Credit Markets
(DBN)

Fed will buy short-term loans to try to ease flow of credit
(DBN)

Coronavirus most devastating event in a generation
(DBN)

Here's the difference between an essential business and a nonessential business as states and cities announce coronavirus-related closures
(DBN)

CFTC to give work-from-home relief to traders
(DBN)

China raises export tax rebate on almost 1,500 products to boost virus-hit trade
(DBN)

Retail Sales decreased 0.5% in February
(DBN)

Facebook is reportedly giving every employee a $1,000 bonus to help them work remotely during the coronavirus outbreak
(DBN)

'Overnight, mine and thousands of others' lives fell apart': Coronavirus just crashed a critical survey of trucking outlooks to an all-time low, and it's a chilling sign for the economy
(DBN)

Banks nearly took down the economy in 2008. Now the industry wants to help
(DBN)

'This is the first time NASA has been in this situation:' NASA is forcing nearly all 17,000 of its staff to work from home after coronavirus cases appear at 2 space centers
(DBN)

As paralysis grips Maine’s small businesses, policymakers pursue major relief
(DBN)

‘Pandemic bond’ investors face big losses due to the coronavirus outbreak
(DBN)

People who travel for a living are struggling to find work
(DBN)

US Debt Clock
(DBN)

World Debt Clock
(DBN)

How People Really Live
(DBN)

______________

Real Estate:

NAHB: Builder Confidence Decreased to 72 in March
(DBN)

MBA: Mortgage Applications Decreased in Latest Weekly Survey Weekly mortgage applications drop over 8% as interest rates jump briefly
(DBN)

How coronavirus is already threatening the housing market
(DBN)

Regional real estate group acts to halt open houses to fight spread of coronavirus
(DBN)

How Coronavirus Has Affected Real Estate
(DBN)

Cities Blocking Evictions During Pandemic
(DBN)

____________

Municipalities:

Puerto Rico first US territory under 24-hour virus isolation
(DBN)

____________

Oil/Gas:

StanChart Expects Record Fall in Global Oil Demand in 2020
(DBN)

Goldman sees oil tumbling another 32% by July as coronavirus hits demand
(DBN)

Exxon Slashes Spending on Oil Price Collapse
(DBN)

Oil Supertanker Rates Jump 678%
(DBN)

Shale gas pioneer Chesapeake Energy taps restructuring advisers
(DBN)

Oil prices down a second session to post another 4-year low
(DBN)

____________

Aviation:

OK, airlines, here are your bailout terms! Airlines Used $45 Billi0n for Stock Buybacks, Now Want $50 Billion Bailout After Blowing $4.5 Trillion on Share Buybacks, Airlines, Boeing, Many Other Culprits Want Taxpayer & Fed Bailouts of their Shareholders Boeing and the airlines seek massive bailout; critics ask about sharing the benefit Airlines spent $39 billion on stock buybacks. Now Democrats vow ‘no blank check’ for coronavirus aid
(DBN)

GOP lukewarm on talk of airline bailout
(DBN)

Dire Case for Airlines Laid Out by Industry Trade Group
(DBN)

A $54 billion bailout for airlines could come with new rules on bag fees, stock buybacks, and more
(DBN)

Tower at Chicago’s Midway airport closed after ‘several’ employees test positive for coronavirus
(DBN)

Boeing Seeks $60 Billion Bailout For U.S. Aerospace
(DBN)

Global airlines need up to $200 billion of state support: IATA
(DBN)

Airlines count mounting costs of the coronavirus shock
(DBN)

UK's Biggest Airports Ask for Help as Possible Closure Looms
(DBN)

British Airways Due to Make Pilot Redundancies: Union
(DBN)

Airbus signals government help needed if crisis lasts months
(DBN)

South African airline SA Express suspends operations, partly due to coronavirus
(DBN)

Russian Airlines Could Lose $1.4 Billion Due to Coronavirus
(DBN)

Lufthansa preparing 'air bridge' to supply Germany through epidemic
(DBN)

Australian airlines will receive a $715 million government rescue package in a desperate effort to keep them afloat through the coronavirus crisis
(DBN)

Airlines need upto $200bn to survive virus – IATA
(DBN)

Latin American airlines could face "bankruptcy pandemic" without govt aid -industry group
(DBN)

Singapore Airlines to cut capacity further as coronavirus weighs
(DBN)

The Trump administration needs to form an aviation task force immediately to rescue the airlines and Boeing from the coronavirus collapse
(DBN)

European airlines plead for rescue package as coronavirus crisis intensifies
(DBN)

Asian jet cracking margin lowest in 16 years; bleak global outlook
(DBN)

Southwest Suspends Beverage, Snack Service on Short Flights
(DBN)

Airbus halts production in European countries hit hard by coronavirus
(DBN)

____________

Retailing:

Amazon suspends non-essential shipments to warehouses
(DBN)

Gap to close all North America stores for 2 weeks
(DBN)

U.S. retail sales post biggest drop in a year Retail sales fall 0.5% in February, biggest drop since 2018
(DBN)

Coronavirus puts department stores and clothing chains in peril
(DBN)

Retailers close stores around globe to curb coronavirus spread
(DBN)

A banner on Apple's site suggests it is bracing to keep all stores outside China shut longer than expected
(DBN)

A viral rumor about Costco toilet paper being recalled is a hoax
(DBN)

L Brands Temporarily Closes Stores, Draws Down $950 Million From Existing Credit Line
(DBN)

Microsoft is closing its retail stores around the world indefinitely because of the coronavirus crisis
(DBN)

Apple's retail stores are closed until further notice as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread
(DBN)

More than 60 major US retailers are temporarily closing stores in an unprecedented move to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
(DBN)

Trader Joe's is paying bonuses to store employees amid an 'unprecedented' sales increase, as some workers demand 'hazard pay'
(DBN)

Adidas to close all US stores amid coronavirus outbreak — one day after the CEO reportedly instructed locations to stay open in a move that 'requires courage'
(DBN)

____________

Fitness:

The Last Workout
(DBN)

____________

Debt Collection:

Class Representative, Counsel Doom Debt Collection Lawsuit
(DBN)

____________

Food/Beverage:

McDonald's considering deferring rent for franchisees amid virus outbreak
(DBN)

McDonald’s goes to takeout only, Dunkin’ removes seats as Trump encourages contactless restaurant transactions
(DBN)

Chef makes dire prediction about restaurant business
(DBN)

No Luck for the Irish as Closed U.S. Pubs Face Coronavirus Losses on St. Patrick's Day
(DBN)

The restaurant industry is dipping into emergency funds to pay the wages of bartenders and servers stuck in coronavirus limbo — but they'll need a bigger safety net to weather the pandemic
(DBN)

McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, and other fast-food giants are shutting down seating and emphasizing drive-thru orders amidst the coronavirus outbreak
(DBN)

States order bars and restaurants to close due to coronavirus
(DBN)

____________

 


New Bankruptcy Opinions
(5 new opinions today - DBN)

Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Chapter 7, 12 & 13 Private Trustee Locator
(DBN)

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (15 new filings today)
(DBN)

Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (6 new filings today)
(DBN)

Bankruptcy Code (html) - Bankruptcy Code (pdf) Prior BK Codes (pick year from list) - Bankruptcy Rules
(large downloads)

UCLA-LoPucki Bankruptcy Research Database
(DBN)

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
(DBN)

Bankruptcy Jobs:

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
(DBN)

Seminars - (Contact us to list your seminar)

______________

Bankruptcy Strategy:

COVID-19: What Can a Lender Do to Prepare for the Inevitable Defaults?
(DBN)

Private Credit Lender Considerations for Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Existing Financing Facilities
(DBN)

____________

Debt Collection:

NY: Debt collection suspended
(DBN)

____________

Tax:

The IRS is postponing tax payment deadlines during the coronavirus outbreak — what that means for your taxes
(DBN)

____________

Gambling:

Nevada to close casinos, businesses and ban dining out to stem coronavirus spread
(DBN)

Casinos ask Congress for emergency aid as coronavirus toll sweeps industry
(DBN)

____________

Transit:

M.T.A., Citing Huge Drop in Riders, Seeks $4 Billion Virus Bailout
(DBN)

____________

Tech:

App Shows if You Crossed Paths with Infected
(DBN)

Hong Kong is using electronic wristbands to enforce coronavirus quarantine
(DBN)

U.S. government, tech industry discussing ways to harness location data to combat coronavirus
(DBN)

____________

Funeral Industry:

Coronavirus: US funerals move to live-streaming
(DBN)

____________

Sports:

The 2020 Olympics are still happening, insists the IOC — but some are skeptical
(DBN)

Kevin Durant among four Nets tested positive for coronavirus
(DBN)

____________

Crypto:

Mark Karpeles Accuses Plaintiff in Mt Gox Lawsuit of Attempting to ‘Thwart’ Court
(DBN)

____________

Guns:

You may be stocking up on toilet paper. Others are out buying guns
(DBN)

____________

Obstacle Courses:

Tough Mudder's Trustee Asks To Convert To Ch. 7 Liquidation
(DBN)

____________

Horse Racing:

Kentucky Derby postponed for first time in 75 years due to coronavirus crisis
(DBN)

____________

Taxis:

Uber and Lyft suspend shared rides to combat the spread of coronavirus
(DBN)

____________

Fashion:

Major luxury fashion houses are canceling or postponing shows amid the coronavirus outbreak
(DBN)

____________

Travel:

Travel industry pushes for $150 billion in aid as coronavirus cripples business
(DBN)

A running list of all the hotel change and cancellation policies due to the coronavirus pandemic, including Hilton, Marriott, and Airbnb
(DBN)

____________

Logistics:

FedEx suspends 2020 profit outlook, as coronavirus and turnaround pressure weigh
(DBN)

____________

Hotels:

Choice Hotels pulls outlook on coronavirus impact
(DBN)

____________

UK:

UK abandoned virus plan after realizing 250k would die
(DBN)

UK confirmed coronavirus cases rise 26% to 1,950 in past 24 hours
(DBN)

Britons should stop all non-essential travel globally - foreign minister
(DBN)

UK coronavirus crisis 'to last until spring 2021 and could see 7.9m hospitalized'
(DBN)

Boris Johnson tells 1.4m they must stay in for 12 WEEKS and everyone else should avoid going out
(DBN)

GVC forecasts further hit to earnings after horse racing events suspended
(DBN)

Most British companies not insured for coronavirus closures: industry body
(DBN)

UK probably faces smaller hit from coronavirus than financial crisis-OBR
(DBN)

Coronavirus effects show up in UK financial plumbing
(DBN)

UK's Health Service to Cancel All Routine Surgery Over Coronavirus: the Times
(DBN)

UK cinemas close their doors after coronavirus guidance
(DBN)

UK's Queen Elizabeth cancels parties, heads to Windsor Castle over coronavirus
(DBN)

Church of England suspends public worship over coronavirus
(DBN)

Coronavirus: Care companies fear bankruptcy
(DBN)

____________

EU:

European Union will close external borders for 30 days to slow coronavirus pandemic
(DBN)

WHO urges Europe to take "boldest" actions against COVID-19 epidemic
(DBN)

"How are we going to eat?" Virus tests Europe's social nets
(DBN)

Europe to shut borders as lengthy virus crisis looms
(DBN)

EU to ease state aid rules to help virus-hit companies
(DBN)

ECB to lend banks 109bn euros in new crisis fighting tool
(DBN)

European junk debt insurance spikes on coronavirus fallout fears: IHS Markit
(DBN)

Surging borrowing costs, vanishing buyers: more pain ahead for European junk bonds
(DBN)

____________

PIIGS:

Italy rushes to promote new doctors to relieve coronavirus crisis
(DBN)

At an Amazon facility in Italy, 30% of workers have reportedly stopped showing up due to fears of the coronavirus
(DBN)

A New Hurt in Italy From the Coronavirus: A Banking Crisis
(DBN)

‘Don’t waste these difficult days,’ Pope Francis tells Italians as death toll jumps
(DBN)

Spain to Give Benefits to Workers Laid off Due to Coronavirus
(DBN)

Spain turns back cars from land borders as coronavirus death toll rises to 491
(DBN)

Bank of Ireland is responding to 'national emergency', CEO says
(DBN)

Holidaymakers isolated at Portuguese hotel after guest tests positive for coronavirus
(DBN)

Italy and Spain ban cycling completely
(DBN)

____________

Canada:

Canada's Ontario shuts down most public venues, declares state of emergency
(DBN)

____________

MENA:

Israel enforces virus quarantine with spy apps Israel deploys cyber-monitoring against coronavirus, tells people not to leave home
(DBN)

Coronavirus, oil price may dash Lebanon's aid hopes: minister
(DBN)

Under coronavirus lockdown, Armageddon is like the end of the world
(DBN)

Iran's death toll from coronavirus climbs to 988: health official
(DBN)

Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic
(DBN)

____________

Asia:

Having Brushed Off Coronavirus Threat, Southeast Asia Begins to Confront It
(DBN)

____________

France:

No French coronavirus curfew measures for now: government spokeswoman France requires form to leave house, walk, go shopping
(DBN)

France could nationalize big companies if necessary: finance minister
(DBN)

Fearing coronavirus recession, France announces €45 billion in business aid
(DBN)

____________

Philippines:

Philippines gives foreigners days to leave virus-hit region
(DBN)

____________

Australia:

Australia tells overseas citizens to return before it's too late
(DBN)

Australia considers tougher movement restrictions to combat coronavirus
(DBN)

'Do not travel overseas': Australia raises restriction to highest level
(DBN)

____________

Bosnia:

Bosnia Declares Nationwide State of Emergency Over Coronavirus: PM
(DBN)

____________

Germany:

Berlin Planning New Hospital for up to 1,000 Coronavirus Patients Report
(DBN)

U.N. confirms 10 coronavirus cases among German refugees
(DBN)

Coronavirus puts German economy on 'red alert'
(DBN)

____________

Africa:

"Preparing for war": Africans scramble for groceries
(DBN)

____________

India:

India's stringent virus testing criteria may mask toll
(DBN)

____________

Finland:

Finland to Restrict Traffic Over Its Borders - Minister
(DBN)

____________

Cambodia:

Cambodia reports 21 new cases of coronavirus, bringing total to 33
(DBN)

____________

Singapore:

Bags packed, Malaysians stream into Singapore ahead of coronavirus travel ban
(DBN)

Singapore may have to hold elections during the coronavirus outbreak, says minister
(DBN)

____________

Indonesia:

Indonesia warns of escalating coronavirus cases, adds restrictions on foreign travellers
(DBN)

____________

Vietnam:

Vietnam to quarantine all U.S., European, ASEAN arrivals - government
(DBN)

____________

China:

Coronavirus pushes China to show mercy rather than pursue companies in court
(DBN)

Trump administration hits back after China kicks out US journalists amid coronavirus pandemic
(DBN)

____________

Thailand:

Thailand enacts shutdowns to curb spread of coronavirus
(DBN)

____________

Switzerland:

Swiss Hospitals May Collapse in 10 Days
(DBN)

____________


The Daily Bankruptcy News is primarily a curated news link gathering service.   Most of the headlines contained in the publication are a collection of links to stories posted on the Internet by various third party publications.  Such content is owned by third party sources, not The Daily Bankruptcy News, and in some cases, these links change or expire, which means you may not be able to view some news stories in prior editions of the Daily Bankruptcy News. The DBN subscription fee is not a fee for access to the content of the links, but is a charge for the considerable work involved in gathering, organizing and presenting the links. Use of this site and The Daily Bankruptcy News is subject to our Terms of Use. If you received The Daily Bankruptcy News via email (and you have a paid subscription account), to view a news story, click on the headline, and the story should open in your web browser. To view additional stories, click back to the email and click on additional headlines, which will cause new stories to open in your web browser.  You can view the most recent edition of The Daily Bankruptcy News on the web at BKInformation.com.

Advertising
Advertising is available in The Daily Bankruptcy News. Click here for details  Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Passwords/Subscriptions
Access to certain links in The Daily Bankruptcy News is available only to readers holding a paid service subscription. These links are currently marked with a "DBN" notation. The cost of a subscription is $66.50/year, payable annually.  Volume discounts are available for sites with multiple users. Click here to see a schedule of discounts. Complimentary subscriptions are available for full-time educational and governmental employees and for full time students. For information about discounts or educational/governmental subscriptions, contact us by clicking here. A separate password is required for each member of a firm wishing access to restricted links.

New readers can receive a free password good for 30 days by clicking here. 30-day passwords are not available to readers who have previously had a password, even if the password was associated with a different email address used by the reader. Refunds are not available after purchase.

Readers who wish to change their passwords should click here. Readers who have forgotten their password should click here.

Adding Your Email Address To The Distribution List
If you would like to start receiving The Daily Bankruptcy News by email each day, click here, and fill in the information requested. There is no charge to be placed on the distribution list to receive the headlines, although access to many of the links behind the headlines requires a paid subscription (see above, under Passwords). If, after adding your email address to the distribution list, you do not receive an email confirming the addition, please contact us by clicking here for help.

Removing Your Email Address From The Distribution List
If you already receive The Daily Bankruptcy News by email and you wish to remove your email address from the distribution list, click here and send the email that should appear. You do not need to type anything in the body of the email message. Note that the email asking for removal must be sent from the same email address which is on our distribution list. If you do not receive an email confirming deletion of your email address from the distribution list, contact us by clicking here for help.

If receive the publication forwarded from an older email address, you will need to contact us as described below for help removing that older address from our distribution list.

Press Releases/News Tips
Please send press releases and news tips to admin@bkinformation.com

Contact Us
The Daily Bankruptcy News is published each business day by BKINFORMATION.COM, L.L.C. You can phone or text us at 281-402-3957. You can email us at accounting@bkinformation.com (email inquiries are usually answered substantially more quickly than phone inquiries). Our mailing address is 935 Eldridge Road, No. 350, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.

Copyright 2020