February 28, 2024

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Law:

The FBI Is Investigating Strange Texts Sent To Women Law Professors
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Biglaw Partner Suffered From 'Acute Mental Health Crisis' Before Her Tragic Death
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Law Professor Responds To All-Female Bar Leadership Team With 'Where Are The Men?'
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Is SCOTUS making it harder to teach constitutional law? Profs ‘depleted’ and taken aback by ‘velocity’ of change • Think Learning Con Law Is Hard? Try Teaching It!
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The Anonymized Review Game
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In-house counsel bonuses are often in the 20-29 percent range, survey finds
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ABA Pumps The Brakes On LSAT Alternative
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Why Our Law Firm Bans Generative AI for Research and Writing
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Use of ChatGPT to support fee bid is ‘utterly and unusually unpersuasive,’ federal judge says
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Ex-Biglaw Partner Alleges 'Toxic Boys Club Locker Room' In Lawsuit • Partner ran office ‘like a toxic boys club locker room,’ fired Thompson Hine lawyer alleges
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Calif. Bar eyes hefty dues increase for lawyers to stave off insolvency
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Words I’m Afraid to Say at Oral Argument
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It Might Not Seem Like It, But Work-Life Balance Is Possible For Young Lawyers
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Poll: Almost a Third of Americans Say the First Amendment Goes 'Too Far'
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Corner Offices Are Out; Collaboration Is In. Say Hello to the New Law Firm.
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Law Partner Who Wanted Out of New Jersey Firm Hit With Fees
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Trump Georgia prosecutor’s ex-divorce attorney to retake stand • ‘I speculated’: Key witness denies knowing details of Georgia prosecutors’ romantic relationship • Star witness questioned on Willis-Wade relationship has sustained memory lapse in court • Nathan Wade's divorce lawyer doesn't know when ex-client's relationship with Fani Willis began: testimony • Fani Willis faces harrowing week amid Trump disqualification bid: What to know
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RNC member: ‘Totally misleading’ to spend campaign funds on Trump legal fees
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Trump Says DA’s Hush Money Case Shouldn’t Be About 2016 Election
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Judge denies efforts by Trump co-defendants to see classified material they allegedly helped conceal
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Rioter who assaulted police at Capitol gets prison, but can travel to see his son graduate
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Despite order to go to prison, Navarro seeks freedom on appeal — just like Steve Bannon
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Special Counsel Whacks Trump For Claims That His Theft Of Docs Is Just Like Biden • Jack Smith invokes Hur report in Trump classified documents case • Parsing the Legal Nuances: The Divergent Paths of Trump and Biden in Classified Documents Probes • Jack Smith filing uses Biden special counsel report against Trump: Not even "remotely similar"
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House Republicans subpoena DOJ for Biden special counsel records • Hunter Biden to testify before Republicans in critical moment for Biden impeachment inquiry
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DC court backs Clark’s bid to block subpoena from bar investigators • Jeffrey Clark Wins Appeal to Protect Election Documents From Bar
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Katie Porter says Georgia killing ‘shouldn’t shape our overall immigration policy’ • The Killing at U. of Georgia: What We Know
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Arizona GOP advances bill legalizing killing undocumented migrants on suspicion of trespassing
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Adams calls for change to New York City's sanctuary city laws in harshest statement yet • More than 70 Senegalese migrants discovered living in cramped NYC basement where they sleep in shifts • Eric Adams Wants to Deport Migrants Who Are Accused of Serious Crimes
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An Insane Missouri Law Prevents Pregnant Women From Getting Divorced—Even If They’re Victims of Domestic Violence • Four state laws prevent divorce if woman is pregnant • Map Shows US States Where Pregnant Women Can't Get Divorced
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Expert Casts Doubt on Alex Baldwin's Rust Story
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Pittsburgh police won't send officers to certain emergency calls
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FactCheck: Removing gun-related homicides in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and St. Louis would drop the U.S. to 189th out of 193 countries in gun violence
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Women found in locked rooms in cult-like church screamed when police lifted veils: Cops
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Man convicted of hate crime for murdering transgender woman in first-of-its-kind verdict
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Federal judge in Texas rules congressional passage of 2022 spending bill unconstitutional because of remote voting
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Could Missouri’s ‘stand your ground’ law apply to the Super Bowl celebration shooters? • Hundreds attend funeral mass for the woman killed during a celebration of Chiefs’ Super Bowl win
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Judges:

Bankruptcy Judgeship Opportunity - Northern District of Illinois
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Special Masters Are Needed In Bankruptcy, Part 2: But Are Prohibited By Bankruptcy Rule 9031—Without A Sound Reason & Some History
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US judiciary toughens guidance for recusing over financial conflicts
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Kirkland, Jackson Walker and Ex-Bankruptcy Judge Hit With Another Suit
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Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: Is October Term 2024 Full Up?
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Texas Supreme Court Judge Rails Against 'Brainwashed' Republican Colleagues • Conservative Texas Supreme Court Justice Calls Fellow Republicans As 'Brainwashed' By Biglaw
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‘Known Christian conservative’ judge says his ouster over sexual assault reversal was ‘total political hit job’
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Judge Who Thought 5 Months In Jail For Rape Was ‘Plenty Of Punishment’ Kicked Off Bench • Woman in case of judge overturning man's sexual assault conviction applauds the judge's removal • Teen fires back at judge for saying 'she wasn't raped' on TV after his removal from office
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Alabama justice who quoted Bible in IVF case often invokes religion
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When Courts Just Decide Not To Follow The Law
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TX AG Paxton Wants to Oust Judges Who Rule Against Him
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Wall Street:

US Futures Slip Before Economic Data
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US stocks close mixed ahead of revised US growth data and big lineup of Fed speakers
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3 reasons a key driver of stock-market performance is weakening, JPMorgan says
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Layoffs:

US Army is slashing thousands of jobs in major revamp to prepare for future wars
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I’m an employment lawyer. Here are the first 3 questions to ask HR if you’re laid off or fired.
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Sony Cuts 900 Jobs in Gaming, Shuts Down London Division • PlayStation is laying off 900 people globally — read the full email employees received about it
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Healthcare:

Alabama Supreme Court and Section 366
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Heywood nurses secure new contract as hospital navigates bankruptcy
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Modesto businessman, savior of rural hospitals, stung by state closure of vocational college
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Top Financial Worry in US? Healthcare Costs
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I left a red state and moved to a blue state. The politics and lack of healthcare in Texas drove me back to Oregon.
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Appeals Court Allows Indiana Ban on Transition Care for Minors to Take Effect
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Their States Banned Abortion. Doctors Now Say They Can't Give Women Potential Lifesaving Care.
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Cyberattack affecting prescriptions reveals weakness in health care system
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Americans don't think weight-loss drugs will fix the obesity epidemic
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Alabama lawmakers look for IVF solution as patients remain in limbo • The Costs for I.V.F. Patients After Alabama’s Ruling
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Labor:

There's a strike on tap at the largest U.S. brewer
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Majority of Alabama Mercedes workers join UAW as Southeast’s union battle heats up
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Biden to visit Teamsters headquarters as the union weighs its 2024 endorsement
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Politics:

Trump and Biden won Michigan. But ‘uncommitted’ votes demanded attention • Rashida Tlaib and 'uncommitted' voters are delivering a major rebuke to Biden over Israel — and it could make him lose Michigan to Trump in 2024 • Michigan delivers most tangible sign yet of how the war in Gaza is tearing at the Democratic Party • What Does the Uncommitted Vote in Michigan Mean for 2024? • ‘Uncommitted’ Supporters Dance and Celebrate in Dearborn • Young Voters Say Their Discontent Goes Deeper Than Israel and Gaza • 4 takeaways from Michigan's primaries • Warning signs for Biden and Trump
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Extremism tops economy, immigration among voters’ concerns: Poll
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Immigration surges to top concern for Americans, new poll finds • Americans say immigration most important national issue for first time since 2019 in Gallup poll
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Two-thirds signal opposition to Alabama IVF ruling: Axios-Ipsos poll • Sen. Tammy Duckworth gets personal in push to protect IVF • Why Pro-Life Republicans Are Tripping Up Over IVF • Becerra: Alabama IVF ruling 'possible' because of Dobbs decision • GOP politicians are saying they’ve always cared about IVF. Bills they’ve supported indicate otherwise. • Republicans have an answer on IVF. It's only raising more questions • Florida suspends bill seeking to allow lawsuits over fetuses’ deaths after IVF ruling • Senate Dems set up IVF showdown • I.V.F. Is a Miracle. For Republicans, It Is a Land Mine • How Alabama's IVF ruling might spill over into Texas • Biden may have limited options to protect IVF treatment • Nancy Mace is introducing a resolution expressing support for IVF — but it doesn’t do anything to actually protect the procedure • Conservatives struggle to find coherent message on Alabama IVF ruling • Alabama Republicans want to give IVF doctors immunity after court rules frozen embryos are kids • What to know about IVF after Alabama ruling
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Trump Gave Evangelicals Dobbs. They Don’t Seem Satisfied.
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Poll: Most Americans cool to Christian nationalism as its influence grows
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Trump tried to ignore Haley. He barely lasted a day • There’s a Good Reason Haley’s Still Running – And It’s Not Trump’s Legal Problems
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Rep. Summer Lee backs out of event with Muslim advocacy group amid backlash
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Biden has been bad for Palestinians. Trump would be worse.
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Late Night Chides Biden for Talking About Gaza While Eating Ice Cream
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Senate Democrat 'conflicted' about 'uncommitted' vote effort in Michigan primary • The Top Muslim State Lawmaker in Michigan Wants You to Turn on Joe Biden
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Trump’s victories overshadow weaknesses in reelection bid
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Trump’s ‘Dominance’ of the GOP Primary Is an Illusion
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“Suicide for our country”: Nikki Haley goes scorched earth on Trump • Nikki Haley says Trump can't win, asks Colorado voters to "go with something new"
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Mark Cuban links rise in racism to X, other social media
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Kinzinger says Johnson ‘doesn’t have the political acumen’ to cut deal with Dems on Ukraine aid
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Senate Democrats may cut Mayorkas impeachment trial short • McConnell calls for full Mayorkas trial as Dems weigh quick dismissal
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My Impeachment, Too, Was Just a Matter of Time
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Behind the A.I. Robocall That Impersonated Biden: A Democratic Consultant and a Magician
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A third of young voters said they wouldn't want to be friends with someone who voted for a different presidential candidate: poll
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James Carville on Donald Trump - Fraud - Lies - Stealing • James Carville Delights in the Prospect of Lara Trump Emptying RNC’s Coffers for Her Father-in-Law: ‘Please Steal Every Dollar You Can!’
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Michigan Judge Orders Deposed G.O.P. Leader to Stand Down
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Banking:

Rising Loan Delinquencies Bring Pain to BMO, Scotiabank Results
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Wall Street Banks Should Do More on Counterparty Risk, Barr Says
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Corporate Governance:

The Firing of a Utility Boss Spotlights Shorter Tenures for Women CEOs
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Controlling Stockholder Exercising Voting Power as Stockholder to "Change the Status Quo" Owes Fiduciary Duties
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Economy:

It's been more than 30 years since food ate up this much of Americans' income
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Americans are turning to gardening, hunting, and extreme couponing to combat rising food prices
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The F.T.C. Boosts Biden’s Fight Against Inflation
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5 indicators showing the economy isn't as strong as people think, according to top economist Dave Rosenberg
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Goldman CEO Sees More Uncertainty to Soft-Landing Expectations • Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon isn't so sure the US is on track to avoid a recession
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US Consumer Confidence Decreases for First Time in Four Months
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High interest rates likely dampened Americans' economic mood: study
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US Business-Equipment Orders Barely Rise as Firms Rethink Plans
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A US soft landing would only be possible through fiscal measures like student-loan forgiveness and tax cuts, economist says
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The odds of a US recession are 'vanishingly low,' Wells Fargo head macro strategist says
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A hard-landing recession is guaranteed as the full impact of Fed rate hikes have yet to hit the economy, Morgan Stanley’s chief economist says
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The Fed may not cut rates at all this year because high rates ‘aren’t hurting much,’ analyst says
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Fed’s Bowman Reiterates That It’s Too Soon to Cut Interest Rates • Fed's Bowman Says She Will Stay 'Cautious' on Monetary Policy
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Central Bankers Used to Keep Out of Politics. Not Any More
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Only one developed country has a more expensive childcare system than the US
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A $30,000 Question: Who Will Get a Free Preschool Seat in New York City?
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Dollar Rides Wave of US Exceptionalism to Reign Supreme
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Maybe you've heard you don't need a college degree in today's job market. Don't believe it.
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Meet the typical Midwest mover, a Gen Zer from California who's paying under $1,500 a month in rent
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Biden's immigration silver lining
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Deutsche Bank’s Return-to-Office Push Sparks Worker Backlash
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Senate GOP fears Speaker Johnson headed toward shutdown wreck • House conservative demands stall efforts to avert shutdown • Schumer: MAGA hard right ‘wants a shutdown’ • Biden urges congressional leaders to avoid shutdown, send ‘urgent’ aid to Ukraine, Israel • Republican Demands and Divisions Drive Impasse Toward a Shutdown • Biden Warns Congress That Government Shutdown Would Damage US Economy • House Democrats fume at Mike Johnson as government shutdown threat grows • Leaders gang up on Speaker Johnson at ‘intense’ White House meeting • Johnson commits to avoiding shutdown during White House meeting • As Spending Talks Intensify, Johnson’s Bind Grows Tighter • Congress nears partial spending deal, but ticking clock raises shutdown fears • Congress barrels toward shutdown: 4 scenarios • Tensions over Ukraine, border overshadow shutdown at White House meeting • G.O.P. Leaders Optimistic on Spending Deal After Meeting With Biden • Biden could be the first president to deliver a State of the Union address during a shutdown • It's all up to Mike Johnson now
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'Something has gone very wrong': the truth about DEI
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Jamie Dimon Contrasts Texas Business Approach With NYC Hostility
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How Much Wealth You Need to Join the Richest 1% Around the World
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U.S. Distressed and Default Monitor: February 2024
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

MBA: Mortgage Applications Decreased in Weekly Survey, "Activity stalled"
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Charted: U.S. Median House Prices vs. Income
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U.S. home prices hit record high in December • Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 5.5% year-over-year in December • Comments on December Case-Shiller and FHFA House Prices • Home-Price Growth in the US Accelerates as Buyer Demand Picks Up
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The Continuing Review of Real Estate Sector Bankruptcy Rulings
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Lawler: Update on American Homes for Rent
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Mapped: The Median Down Payment for a House, by U.S. State
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Jamie Dimon says the US can avoid a commercial real estate crisis if the economy sticks a soft landing
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The Time Bomb in Empty Office Buildings
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Arini, Eicos, Squarepoint Entangled in Signa Bond Insolvency
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Squatters Take Over Hollywood Mansion to Throw Parties, Rent Rooms to OnlyFans Models
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Office Tower Deal for $1 Reveals Anxiety Among Longtime Buyers
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Signa creditors push to oust management over property fire sale fears
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NJ man who chopped down neighbor's trees for better view of NYC fined $13,000 — and faces $1 million bill
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Municipalities:

How Hoboken Has Gone Years Without a Traffic Death
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Oil/Gas:

Pemex Posts Profit in Positive Sign for Debt-Saddled Firm
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Russian Oil Tankers Behave Strangely After Latest US Sanctions
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Court-Ordered Sale of Venezuela’s Citgo Narrowed to 12 Bidders
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Tech:

Google is under attack in the wake of its 'woke' AI disaster
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AI's doom or boom
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OpenAI Seeks to Dismiss Parts of The New York Times’s Lawsuit • OpenAI says NYT "hacked" ChatGPT to produce allegedly infringing results
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Health, Location Data Should Be ‘Off Limits’ for AI, FTC Chair Says
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Apple cancels work on electric car, shifts team to generative AI
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How AI Is Already Transforming the News Business
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AI Chatbots Not Ready for Election Prime Time, Study Shows
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A Willy Wonka-inspired experience ‘scam’ was so bad that people called the cops
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Fraud:

Ex-NYU Exec Pleads Guilty to Stealing Millions Meant for Minority Communities • Ex-N.Y.U. Official Admits She Stole Public Money to Add Pool at Her Home
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‘Bling Bishop’ Lamor Whitehead fraud trial starts as feds say he swindled parishioners
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Chief of NJ Fund Pleads Guilty Over $658 Million Ponzi Scheme
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Education:

A widow unexpectedly received $1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock. Now, she’s covering Bronx med students’ tuition forever.
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Black Wisconsin schools chief resigns after hot mic reveals him calling Green Bay 'lily' white and principal 'bitch'
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Guardians sue after student suffers deep cut by samurai sword in classroom sword fight
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Crypto:

Sam Bankman-Fried Makes His Last Stand • Crypto users weigh in on Sam Bankman-Fried’s prison time ahead of sentencing memo • Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are begging a judge to keep him out of prison, warning their son's social awkwardness could put him in 'extreme danger' • An ex-cop in jail with Sam Bankman-Fried says he's eating 'disgusting-looking beans and week-old brown lettuce' because of his veganism • Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer says sentencing the FTX founder to a 100-year prison term would be 'grotesque' and 'barbaric' • Sam Bankman-Fried asks for lenient sentence, points to FTX fund recovery • FTX fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried asks judge for 6.5 or years or less, says public doesn’t know his ‘true’ self • Sam Bankman-Fried Proposes Sentence of 6 1/2 Years or Less
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He Laundered $4.5 Billion in Bitcoin. Now He’s a US Government Witness
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Autos:

China’s Electric Vehicles Are Going to Hit Detroit Like a Wrecking Ball
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Food/Beverage:

30 Chefs Open Up About Tipping, Gen Z Cooks and You the Customer
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Transit:

NJ Governor Pitches Higher Tax on Businesses to Bail Out Transit
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Textiles:

What Went Wrong With Renewcell? • What We Can Learn From Renewcell’s Financial Struggles • Global fashion sector urged to take Renewcell out of bankruptcy
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Appliances:

A major appliance company unexpectedly files for bankruptcy in Texas
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Media:

How the Media Industry Keeps Losing the Future
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CBS News boss who signed off on firing Catherine Herridge to get free speech award
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Climate:

Economic losses from extreme weather set to increase
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US, Philippines Pay Highest Economic Price for Climate-Fueled Weather
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Scientists Are Freaking Out About Ocean Temperatures
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Antarctica’s ‘doomsday glacier’ began melting in mid-20th century: Study
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Out-of-control wildfires scorch Texas Panhandle and prompt shutdown of nuclear weapons facility • Dog days of February: More summertime weather forecast across US • Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in Texas and Oklahoma • Texas governor issues disaster declaration as wildfires grow in Panhandle • In Chicago, It’s Summer in February • Milwaukee, Detroit and St. Louis set February warm weather records • Wild weather threatens much of U.S. with snow, tornadoes, heat and fires
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UK Subsidies for Fossil-Fuel Power Plants Swell to Record
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Climate Measures Risk Sparking Social Unrest, German Agency Warns
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Heat Waves in Four Australian States Fueling Wildfire Threat • Thousands told to flee homes in Australia amid bushfire threat
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Southern Ontario ski destinations fight Mother Nature and public perception amid warmer temperatures
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Finance:

Flawed Valuations Threaten $1.7 Trillion Private Credit Boom
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Maritime:

Supply chain expert breaks down the cost of shipping disruptions in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks
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Student Debt:

Why some student loan borrowers are locked out of Biden’s debt relief efforts
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Religion:

‘A man’s a man’: Pastor says a man who rapes a woman wearing shorts should be acquitted
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Sports:

Let’s End Tax Break Giveaways for the Fat Cats of Pro Sports
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Chemicals:

Saudi Chemicals Giant Reports Surprise Loss on Slowing Demand
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For thousands of common chemicals, there is ‘no safe level,’ says report
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (262 new filings today)
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Bankruptcy Statistics:

German insurer Allianz says global insolvencies to grow during 2024 • Global insolvency outlook: Reality check
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Bankruptcy Research:

Better Living Through Bankruptcy: Michael Ohlrogge uses empirical data to demonstrate how bankruptcy law can help address environmental harms
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D&O:

Bank Failure Highlights Related Claim Issues, State Law Considerations, in D&O Claims
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Ch. 13:

BK WD TN: No Look Ch. 13 Fee Increased From $3,800 to $4,750
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Mass Torts:

Catholic group asks Maryland attorney general to end investigation of Catholic Church abuse
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Four years into bankruptcy, Buffalo Diocese prepares to sell off property
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Opioid epidemic may have cost states at least $130 billion in treatment and related expenses – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg
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Immunity Through Bankruptcy for the Sackler Family
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Opioid Judge Has Concerns About Motley Rice: 'I Can't Understand Why You Don't See That'
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Venue:

Latham, Jackson Walker avoid sanctions over bankruptcy forum shopping dispute
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Data:

What Happens to Your Sensitive Data When a Data Broker Goes Bankrupt?
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SCOTUS:

Bump Stock Ban Brings Agency Power Dispute to Supreme Court • In Fight Over Bump Stock Ban, Lawyers Take Aim at Administrative State
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Aviation:

'Scarred' and 'egregious': Global lessors frustrated by Go First case
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FAA had 'no presence' in Boeing's factory, despite its headquarters being 20 minutes away, former employee says • FAA panel finds Boeing safety culture ‘inadequate and confusing’
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Chorus Aviation reports Q4 net income down 20% from year earlier, revenue also lower
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US Lawmakers Urge TSA to Close Public Charter ‘Vulnerabilities’
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Corporate jet users brace for more IRS audits
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Retailing:

Amazon aggregator Thrasio files for bankruptcy • Thrasio, once king of e-commerce aggregation, files for Ch.11 • Thrasio Takes Steps to Strengthen Financial Position
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Macy's to close 150 stores over next three years • Macy's stores closing plan is déjà vu from 2020 • Macy’s store closures: a necessary step or the wrong move?
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How America’s once great department stores became a dying breed
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Fashion Retail Sees Risk of Default Abate
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Utilities:

Southern California Edison agrees to pay feds $80M in 2017 wildfire settlement
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Warren Buffett Regrets Owning Electric Utilities
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Agribusiness:

Trinitas Farming Files For Bankruptcy — 17 Almond Ranches To Be Sold
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Prima Wawona farmland yields 28 potential buyers for 13,000 acres. See who’s interested
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How record February heat is priming the US for crop-wrecking ‘whiplash’
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9 charts that show US factory farming is even bigger than you realize
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Texas Wildfires Prompt Disaster Declaration in Key Cattle Region
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Sovereigns:

The Potential of Trust Law in Sovereign Debt Restructuring Unveiled
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Timelines, predictability key issues for next sovereign debt roundtable -Georgieva
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Ghana’s Outgoing Leader Aims to Draw Line Under Debt Crisis • Ghana to soon conclude external creditors negotiations
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Zimbabwe’s external creditors slammed for 55% interest on principal debt
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The Emirates and the International Monetary Fund intervene to save Egypt from bankruptcy
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African Debt Restructurings Need to Gather Pace
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UK:

UK Has More ‘Fragile Firms’ Than EU Peers, Allianz Report Says
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Over half of UK councils at risk of bankruptcy, LGIU report reveals • Cash-strapped councils target arts, parks and leisure cuts • 'Citizens Are Being Failed' – Councils Issue Bleak Bankruptcy Warning For The Next Government • London councils spending £90m each month on homeless accommodation • Councillor in tears over Birmingham's budget cuts • Councils warn communities will ‘face the consequences’ of impending cuts • Council hoping to hold off bankruptcy with budget cuts • Councils warn of drastic cuts amid fears over authorities going bust
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Developers Who Leveled ‘Britain’s Wonkiest Pub’ Ordered to Rebuild
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BOE May Sell Whole QE Portfolio in Policy Divergence From US Fed
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To own a small English soccer club, plan to bleed cash
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EU:

EU Lawmakers Warn ECB Risks Credibility If Inflation Isn’t Tamed
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Europe Needs to Ramp Up Defenses to Threats, Von Der Leyen Warns
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Canada:

Scotiabank Loan-Loss Provisions Rise as Canadian Economy Weakens
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MENA:

Hamas: Biden cease-fire optimism premature • Biden: Israel willing to halt war during Ramadan if hostage deal reached • The proposal includes the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinians convicted of terrorism • Myth and Reality in Israel’s Hostage Negotiations • Hamas Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal, Dashing Biden’s Hopes of Near Term Deal
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U.S. wants Israeli written assurances on using U.S. weapons in Gaza by mid-March • Bibi pushes back against Biden: Most Americans still support Israel • After 4 Months of War, Biden and Netanyahu Are on Different Timetables
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Why the Palestinian Authority’s government dissolved
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Hundreds gather in the beach southern Gaza Strip trying to get aid airdropped in the enclave • Airdrop by Jordan and France Underscores the Urgency of Gazans’ Need
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Back From War, Reserve Soldiers Set Their Sights on Israel’s Politics as Usual
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Egypt Warns Of 'Catastrophic Repercussions' If Israeli Attacks Rafah
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Congress needed to pass aid for Israel ‘yesterday,’ official says
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Jon Stewart says he has a solution to the Gaza conflict • Jon Stewart says the Israel-Gaza solution could be a DMZ governed by an Arab NATO. Some experts say it's a pipe dream.
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Yellen Urges Israel to Restore Economic Ties to West Bank • Yellen presses Netanyahu to take steps to prevent collapse of West Bank economy
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After U.S. Strikes, Iran’s Proxies Scale Back Attacks on American Bases • 'October 7, part two:' Iran plans for terror during Ramadan, Israel charges
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US Has Hit 230 Targets in Yemen in Response to Red Sea Attacks
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Australia:

Assetless administrations and the role of the public liquidator – how does Australia compare to other jurisdictions?
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China tariffs drive major Australian winery to bankruptcy
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Russia:

Russia's war with Ukraine has its economy facing 'death by a thousand cuts,' economist says
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Zelensky: Trump doesn’t understand ‘that Putin will never stop’
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Zelenskiy Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Peace Plan
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GOP senators signal that only way out of Ukraine-Russia war likely is ‘negotiated settlement’ • Neither Russia nor the West know how this war will end • Ukraine Can’t Win the War
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Schumer describes “intense” White House meeting on Ukraine aid
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Russia warns NATO of certain war if West puts troops into Ukraine • NATO’s Confusion Over the Russia Threat • Macron’s Ambiguity on Ukraine Backfires as Allies Balk at Troops
(DBN)

In Ukraine, Russia Is Inching Forward Death by Death
(DBN)

Russia loses 1,060 people in one day
(DBN)

Russia Jails Renowned Rights Activist Oleg Orlov for Ukraine War Criticism
(DBN)

Fortum Seeks ‘Several’ Billion Euros From Russia Over Assets
(DBN)

Former Australian PM: Trump acts like 12-year-old boy around Putin
(DBN)

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China:

Can Beijing Contain the Property Crisis?
(DBN)

Another Chinese Property Giant Faces a Creditor Who Wants It Dismantled
(DBN)

China’s Country Garden Gets Winding-Up Petition in Hong Kong • Explainer-Country Garden: How bad are its debt problems? • Country Garden Liquidation Petition Clouds Huge Debt Revamp • Country Garden Winding-Up Petition Reveals Private Loan Risks • Offshore creditor files petition to wind up Country Garden • Embattled China property giant Country Garden faces liquidation petition • Chinese Builder Country Garden Sinks Despite Saying Creditor’s Winding-Up Petition Won’t Have Big Impact • Frustrated creditors demand the liquidation of Country Garden, once China’s largest developer, weeks after courts order Evergrande’s winding up
(DBN)

China Starts the Lunar New Year With an Economic Hangover
(DBN)

Signs of more stress among China’s smaller companies
(DBN)

China’s latest market crackdown shows it hasn’t learned any lessons
(DBN)

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Argentina:

Milei’s December Decree Teeters as Argentina Provinces Resist
(DBN)

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South Korea:

Shin & Kim Adds Former Judge To Head Restructuring Centre
(DBN)

South Korea Warns of Delisting of Companies That Fail to Grow
(DBN)

South Korea Keeps Shattering Its Own Record for World's Lowest Fertility Rate
(DBN)

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Hong Kong:

Hong Kong Hikes Tax Rate for High Earners to 16% to Pare Deficit
(DBN)

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Germany:

German Property Slump to Widen Office Quality Gap, Moody’s Says
(DBN)

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France:

Debt-ridden Casino posts 2023 net loss of 5.7 bln euros
(DBN)

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