July 15, 2024

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Law:

Billable Hours And Booze In Viral Kirkland & Ellis Video
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A $25 To $30 Million Payday? Biglaw Partner Comp Keeps Climbing Higher And Higher
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Should Law Firms Have Summer Associates Working Nights And Weekends?
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Savills Legal Tenant 2024 Law Firm Benchmarking Report
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Law Schools Should Provide More Realistic Career Instruction
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The Top 150 Under 150: Vault Ranks The Best Small, Boutique, And Midsize Firms (2025)
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Gen AI and attorneys aren’t (yet) working well together, survey finds
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Fennemore aims to expand talent pool with new remote-work program
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Ex-Clifford Chance associate sanctioned for ‘inappropriate’ behaviour at firm event
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Group slams NCBE for ‘scattershot’ approach to offering NextGen bar exam information
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Bar Exam Rollout Dumpster Fire Should Terrify Law Students
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The Biglaw Firm Especially Adept At Appellate Litigation
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Giuliani’s Bankruptcy Dismissed With $150 Million Still Owed Judge ends Rudy Giuliani bankruptcy case, says he flouted process with his lack of transparency Judge ends Giuliani bankruptcy, heightening legal risks 'Can't even do bankruptcy right': Ex-prosecutor mocks Rudy Giuliani's latest big failure Rudy Giuliani Falls Ass Backwards Out Of Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Judge Calls BS on Rudy Giuliani
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'Trump does not want that to happen': Prosecutor drops bad news for ex-president
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No Removal To Federal Court For Jeffrey Clark
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'Not Wholly Without Merit': Judge Allows Subpoena of Attorney Who 'Boasted' of Alleged Ex Parte Talk
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Trump Moves To Blow Up New York Hush Money Conviction Because IMMUNITY
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Smith presses Cannon to leave Thomas’s opinion on special counsels out of Trump case
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SCOTUS ignored Alexander Hamilton’s point about executive power
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Mike Lindell responds to new eviction notice: We won't be 'kicked out on the streets'
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Baldwin manslaughter case dismissed in middle of trial... Cannot be filed again! Tossed Out Over Concealed Evidence Alec Baldwin’s criminal case was about ammunition at its shocking beginning and its sudden end Lawyer for 'Rust' armorer will seek to have her case dismissed after Alec Baldwin trial falls apart Why the Alec Baldwin case collapsed
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Father charged with murder after 2-year-old is left in car during 109-degree heat wave for 3 hours, police say
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Illinois woman who called sheriff's office over possible intruder killed by deputies, attorney says
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America’s front line against fentanyl is a Golden Retriever named Goose
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Sharply More Americans Want to Curb Immigration to U.S.
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Alabama Shootings Leave Seven Dead
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Instagram influencer jailed for trafficking and slavery
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Minnesota Trooper Charged with Homicide
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Judges:

Jack Smith Takes a Swipe at Clarence Thomas
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John Roberts Makes His Bid for Infamy
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The Supreme Court Is Gaslighting Us All
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How Clarence Thomas has provided a list of legal targets to ultra-right groups
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How to Impeach a Supreme Court Justice
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Supreme Court pushes back on 5th Circuit’s conservative breeding ground
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Controversial judges block Biden protections for LGBTQ+ students
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'Forgetting' Wasn't A Strong Enough Defense For Florida's Supreme Court
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NYC federal court nominee falters after Dem defection
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Yelling Judge Censured
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NY Judge Accepts Censure Over 'Petty' Email Exchanges That Undermined Clerk
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Wall Street:

US Futures Steady as Traders Digest Latest Geopolitical Shock Dow futures rise 200 points after Trump survives assassination attempt
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Trump victory trades to swell after shooting, investors say Global Markets Ramp Up the ‘Trump Trade’ After Rally Attack
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Risk appetite in US stock market tumbles to lowest level in 9 months
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Layoffs:

Unilever to cut a third of office jobs in Europe
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GE Appliances to lay off 4% of salaried workers
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AI plays role as tech layoffs surpass 100,000 in 2024
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List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs So Far In 2024 : From Paramount To The Los Angeles Times To CNN
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Climate:

Hurricanes, extreme heat form insidious combo
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Hurricane Beryl's early start highlights changing risk environment
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Las Vegas sees record-breaking 7 consecutive days of scorching temperatures 115 degrees or higher
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How extreme heat is damaging American transportation infrastructure
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NYC real-feel temps could hit 110 degrees this week: ‘Very steamy kind of sticky air’
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Searing Heat Threatens Health of Millions in Southeast Europe
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Disaster-Struck Cities Fight for Aid as FEMA Funding Runs Low
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Following Chevron ruling, House Republicans move to challenge Biden climate agenda
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Climate Crisis Has Cost China Billions Already This Year
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Top Polluter China’s Shrinking Emissions Put Carbon Peak in Play
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Student Debt:

Here’s relief student loan borrowers can still count on — at least for now — amid legal challenges
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Sports:

Diamond Sports Cleared to End Dallas Stars TV Deal a Year Early
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The Paris Olympics is turning into a catastrophic financial flop
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Religion:

Christian extremists use scripture to justify violent goals
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Retailing:

NRF: June sees moderate rise in retail sales
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One-third of consumers cut spending in Q2: report
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Kroger and Safeway parent company would close almost 600 stores as part of merger
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Big Lots is closing stores in 2024, joins growing list of retailers at risk of bankruptcy
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Stress Among Europe’s Retailers Rises to Highest Since Covid
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Agribusiness:

Biden Faces Mounting Frustration From Farmers Over Biofuel Policy
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Prepare for a New Dust Bowl
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Utilities:

Houston-area residents frustrated as they enter sixth day without power and air conditioning in punishing heat Houston we Have a Problem Some Houstonians are sleeping in cars and selling valuables to survive power outages after Hurricane Beryl In beachy Galveston, locals buckle down without power after Beryl’s blow during peak tourist season Beryl's Houston Blackouts Were Predictable Anger Grows Over Power Outages in Houston Major Houston water and sewage plants threatened by power outages after Beryl Whom to blame for Houston's too slow Beryl recovery Houston: More Than 300,000 Still Without Power Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl How much did CenterPoint spend on tree maintenance last year?
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The World’s Power Grids Are Failing as the Planet Warms
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Celebs:

Dallas Judge sides with attorneys representing Shilo Sanders to seal documents related to ongoing bankruptcy case
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Education:

Project 2025 would fundamentally change public education, experts say
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Fraud:

Federal government warns of an increase in 'scam PACs' as election nears
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Hedge Funds:

Hedge Fund CFM Hikes Fee to 30% as Quant Arms Race Escalates
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Banking:

Dealmaking Reignites for Banks Just as Consumers Start to Falter
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Why Private Credit Is Booming and Banks Are Fighting Back
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Fintech:

$95 Million
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Synapse’s collapse has frozen nearly $160M from fintech users — here’s how it happened
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Autos:

The EV Sector Can’t Stop Burning Cash
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Once worth $2.9 billion, Calif. carmaker Fisker scrambles to dump cars in fire sale
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Bankrupt Lordstown Preps For Legal Battle Against Karma Auto
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Asset Tracing:

Hiding Assets By Structuring, Stashing Cash & A Nominee Bank Account
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Hotels:

Hotels: Occupancy Rate Decreased 0.9% Year-over-year
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Economy:

Behind The Fed's stealth tightening
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Traders start to bet on supersized U.S. Fed rate cut in September
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Q2 GDP Tracking: Around 2%
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Slowing US inflation boosts chances of 3 Fed rate cuts in 2024
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More Women Are Working Than Ever. But They’re Doing Two Jobs.
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JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon warns inflation and interest rates may stay higher
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Majority of economists say inflation would be higher under Trump than Biden: WSJ survey
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US Consumer Sentiment Falls to Eight-Month Low on High Prices
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Economic signals are blinking green. Why Americans are still seeing red.
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US Producer Prices Move Higher as Service Provider Margins Climb
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Why Did Americans Stop Caring About the National Debt?
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Just-right inflation opens door to a Goldilocks economy
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How summer heats up office tensions
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Is There a Future in the Doomsday Economy?
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These are America’s 10 worst states for quality of life in 2024 America’s best states for quality of life
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Texas Supreme Court halts payments under TX Harris County Universal Income Program
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Correlations Between Credit and Equities Are Breaking Down
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Why the current job market has been a bad match for the college degree and recent grads
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

The housing market, explained in 6 charts
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Home sellers can save some cash, if they speak up
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With high prices and mortgage rates, aspiring and current homeowners feel ‘stuck’
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Public US banks with high CRE concentrations under SEC scrutiny
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Climate change disrupting housing markets, insurance industry
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Extreme weather and inflation spur perfect storm for home insurance
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Is buying a home still worth it?
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The comprehensive costs of housing
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The Chrysler Building, the Jewel of the Manhattan Skyline, Loses Its Luster
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Municipalities:

After Homelessness Ruling, Cities Weigh Whether to Clear Encampments
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Oil/Gas:

Marathon Pays $241M to EPA for Violations in ND
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Automakers Hit the Brakes on Electric Vehicle Investments
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Tech:

AI's problem: The missing revenues
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OpenAI illegally barred staff from airing safety risks, whistleblowers say
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AI Has Become a Technology of Faith
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EU: Musk's X Deceives Users, Breaches Rules
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Politics:

Biden +2 Percentage Points Against Trump, Despite Concerns about Biden’s Mental Fitness Biden wins 51 times out of 100 Biden is at his lowest number yet, at a 27% chance of winning the Electoral College Donald Trump Suffers Triple Polling Blow in Battleground States Amid Doubts About Biden’s Mental Sharpness, Trump Leads Presidential Race 2024 Presidential Forecast and Predictions
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Quarantining the Conspiracy Swamps When Donald Trump was shot, the internet unleashed wild conspiracy theories
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10 facts about Republicans in the U.S.
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Trump injured but ‘fine’ after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are dead Shooting was an assassination attempt against Trump, FBI says In videos and maps, how the Trump assassination attempt unfolded Trump Rally Gunman Seen Opening Fire ... And Getting Killed Seconds Later Witness says he saw gunman on roof near Trump rally Thomas Matthew Crooks pictured after shooting Donald Trump 'with gun stolen from own dad' Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was loner ‘relentlessly’ bullied in high school: classmate Local cop 'retreated' from confrontation with gunman before Trump was shot: report Suspected Donald Trump shooter had explosive devices in his car Thomas Matthew Crooks pictured: Everything we know about Biden donor who shot Trump during rally Suspect came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why Why Thomas Matthew Crooks tried to assassinate Donald Trump is a mystery to investigators and his ex-classmates BlackRock Says Gunman From Trump Rally Appeared in Firm’s Ad Bomb-making materials found in vehicle, home of suspect in Trump assassination attempt First photos of Thomas Matthew Crooks: ‘Loner’ who shot former President Trump before Secret Service killed him Would-be Trump assassin tried to join high school shooting club, was rejected for being ‘comically bad’ shot Pop, pop, pop, then a bloodied Trump rushed from election rally Attack on Trump reopens a chilling chapter in US politics The Secret Service is investigating how a gunman who shot and injured Trump was able to get so close Rooftop where gunman fired from identified as security vulnerability before rally, sources say Witnesses describe lack of security in lot that backed up to Trump rally Trump rally eyewitness’ incredible story: We warned Secret Service and police about shooter on roof Biden orders security review after Trump rally What to know about Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Panic, prayers as shooter starts firing at Trump rally Trump was hit by glass fragments — not a bullet? Trump’s Raised Fist Will Make History — And Define His Candidacy Trump fundraises off shooting Trump's martyr moment: Assassination attempt transforms campaign America is not ready for what comes next Amid Trump assassination attempt, fears of political violence reach new heights Hill Republicans predict shooting will ease path to White House This could hand Trump the White House Donald Trump's Chances of Winning Election Soar After Shooting Blood turns to martyrdom as Republicans rally around Trump Trump rally shooting reshapes US election Trump ‘felt the bullet ripping through the skin’ during apparent assassination attempt Trump rally shooter identified as 20-year-old Pennsylvania man FBI surprised how many shots Trump’s would-be assassin fired off before Secret Service killed him at rally Shooting makes Trump ‘indestructible’ in eyes of supporters Biden: ‘There’s no place for this kind of violence in America’ 'We Must Unite as One Nation' Biden says he’s grateful Trump is safe after rally shooting Biden campaign faces delicate moment after shocking attack on Trump Obama: 'Recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics' Jeff Bezos commends Trump's 'grace and courage under literal fire' after shooting at rally Fetterman says Trump assassination attempt is ‘dark day for our nation’ Big Tech CEOs, billionaires, and business leaders react to Trump rally shooting RNC chair says ‘politics is secondary’ in wake of Trump shooting JD Vance Blames Biden Right immediately blames the left After Trump Shooting, America Reverts to Blaming the Other Side Trump Campaign Manager Calls on Staff to Avoid 'Dangerous Rhetoric' Biden speaks with Trump after shooting at campaign rally Prayers for Trump pour in from world leaders after shooting BBC interview with a guy outside the security perimeter who claims he saw the shooter before he fired ‘He’s got a gun’: Rallygoer spots shooter Global reaction to Trump rally shooting: Shock, and questions about US democracy ‘Let Me Get My Shoes!’ Microphone Captures Trump’s Comments Just After Shooting RNC chair says convention ‘very comfortable’ with security following Trump rally shooting Biden suspends all campaign ads Attendee who was shot in head appeared to be caught in crossfire, witness says Gunman was a few hundred feet away from Trump, CNN analysis shows ‘A fundamental security failure’: How did a gunman open fire on a Trump rally? Conspiracy theories about the Trump rally shooting flourish online 'God help us': GOP lawmaker shredded for saying 'Joe Biden sent the orders' to shoot Trump Trump calls on nation to ‘stand united’ after shooting Disinformation Swirls on Social Media After Trump Rally Shooting Will Trump’s shooting change everything? Or surprisingly little?
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Two-thirds of Americans say political climate makes violence more likely
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Biden urges nation to unify and 'lower the temperature' in politics
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Amid condemnations of political violence, no cessation of political warfare Republicans, in wake of Trump shooting, seek to pin political violence trend on Democrats Heated Rhetoric As Republicans Blame Biden For Trump Shooting Far-Right Extremists Call for Violence and War After Trump Shooting
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Biden Opens Two-Front Fight in Bid to Save 2024 Campaign Inside Biden's shrinking inner circle Are Biden’s survival instincts making him look a bit ... Trumpy? Biden crisis puts first lady's office in the spotlight Biden panic becomes a Democratic fundraising pitch Committee to Unelect the President Biden told to drop out in "haywire" meeting with Hispanic Democrats Hakeem Jeffries tells Democrats he relayed their concerns to Biden Colorado Democrats sound alarm about Biden with deafening silence Scoop: Biden camp tries to rebound after "bad f------ weeks" The four 'safe' blue states transformed into purple battlegrounds as ailing Biden clings to power and Trump closes in Biden buys time: 5 takeaways from the NATO press conference Biden's "mixed" NATO presser wasn't enough for Capitol Hill In ‘blue wall’ push, Biden defiantly says he’s ‘not going anywhere’ as he slams Trump, Project 2025 Inside Biden’s sputtering campaign to restore Dems’ confidence Biden’s supporters want to ‘let Joe be Joe’ — but his stumbles are now under a bigger spotlight Democrats’ Foremost Expert on Party Rules Explains How Biden Could Be Replaced Gavin Newsom tells "CBS News Sunday Morning" he is "all in" with President Biden Biden raised his voice over House Dem commander-in-chief concerns: ‘I don't want to hear that crap’ ‘Enough!’: Sanders calls on Democrats to stop infighting and back Biden A defensive Biden tries to shift back into campaign mode ‘It's over’: Democrats remain in panic over Biden's reelection ‘It’s Like Being Liberated’: Republicans Bask in the Glow of a Democratic Meltdown Americans Worried About Reagan’s Age, Too - WSJ Frenzied Democratic effort to replace Biden comes to a standstill after Trump rally shooting Liberal groups are finding Kamala Harris polls well with some groups as Biden struggles Biden’s union wall is showing strains as questions swirl about his candidacy "Complete disaster": Biden grilled in "tense" call with moderate Dems Biden suspends all campaign ads The Democrats’ Prisoner’s-Dilemma Moment Former Clinton adviser: Biden’s path to victory ‘has all but vanished’
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The boys vs. girls election
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FactCheck: Project 2025: Are Biden campaign warnings about plan for Trump election win correct? Project 2025: The myths and the facts
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Unbowed by Jan. 6 Charges, Republicans Pursue Plans to Contest Trump Defeat
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If Democrats Are Wise, They’ll Embrace the Chaos
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24 former Dem lawmakers to Biden: Allow an open convention
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Musk donates to Trump, tapping vast fortune to swing 2024 race
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Trump skeptics planning to skip the GOP convention
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Meta removes Trump account restrictions ahead of 2024 election Biden campaign calls Meta's reinstatement of Trump accounts 'a direct attack on our safety and our democracy'
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DNC launches billboards connecting Trump to Project 2025
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Joe Biden’s secret grandchild makes heartfelt plea
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Deeply Democratic Milwaukee wrestles with hosting Trump and the Republican National Convention Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt
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Do a good deed for your country — stay home
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Lake Again Demands She be Declared Governor
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When and Why Marriage Became Partisan
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The scariest thing dictators are doing now: Working together
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Fears grow about election deniers' influence after bizarre decision in Nevada race
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Distressed Investing:

Possibilities and pitfalls: navigating distressed M&A
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Private Equity:

Private equity lawyers wince after bankruptcy court ruling - FT
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Barclays leads PE financial advisers; Kirkland & Ellis tops legal rankings
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Coal:

Wind power surpassed coal in March and April
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Furniture:

U.S.-China Trade Strains Are Hitting the Mattress Market
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (27 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. Adversary Proceeding Filings (275 new filings today)
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Bankruptcy Statistics:

Companies going bankrupt at the fastest pace since 2020 in ‘historic surge’
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U.S. business bankruptcies hit highest level in 14 years in June: S&P Global
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U.S. corporate bankruptcies are soaring above the pandemic-era peak, adding to the economic alarm bells piling up
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Corporate Bankruptcies Surge as Consumers Cut Back
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Most businesses that failed this year come from one sector of the economy
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D&O:

D&O Insurance Coverage Precluded for Individual Acting in Dual Capacities
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Professional Services Exclusion Bars D&O Coverage for $118 Million DOJ Settlement
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Bankruptcy Research:

Debt on the Ground: The Scholarly Discourse of Bankruptcy and Financial Precarity
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Mass Torts:

Mass Torts, The Bankruptcy Power, and Constitutional Limits on Mandatory No-Opt-Outs Settlements
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Supreme Court ruling may reactivate Child Victims Act lawsuits against Catholic parishes
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Michigan Supreme Court rules law extending deadline for sex abuse cases was not retroactive
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Professional Compensation:

Bankruptcy Judge Calls Out Brown Rudnick’s 50% Increase In Hourly Fees
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Discharge:

Non-Compete And Confidentiality Provisions Cannot Be Discharged—Even When The Contract Is Rejected (In re Empower)
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Bankruptcy Strategy:

Pledged Equity Proxy Rights and the Rise of the Board Flip
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Settlements:

Bankruptcy Court Rejects Settlement “Lockup” Provision
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Mass Torts:

Rite Aid reaches $410M settlement with DOJ in opioid false claims case
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Profitable companies are dodging asbestos lawsuits. A Charlotte court has helped them.
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Intercreditor:

Excesses of cheap money era are provoking ‘creditor-on-creditor violence’
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UST:

Remarks of U.S. Trustee Program Director Tara Twomey at National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees’ Annual Seminar
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Finance:

Creditors Fight Back Against Asset Stripping in New Bond Sales
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Aviation:

The best—and worst—U.S. airports for on-time flights, cleanliness and more, according to travelers
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NASA astronauts from Boeing’s Starliner may be stuck in space until August Stranded Starliner Thrusters Overheating
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Crypto:

FTX’s $4 Billion Settlement With CFTC Prioritizes Creditor Repayments
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Ex-FTX Exposes Silvergate Bank’s Knowledge Of Suspicious Transactions
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Healthcare:

Steward executives paid themselves millions before filing for bankruptcy Report: Financially troubled Steward Health Care target of federal corruption probe
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3 East Valley hospitals’ fate could be sealed this week
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Bird flu spreads among Colorado poultry workers
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July 12th COVID Update: Wastewater Measure Increasing Sharply
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Non-Profits:

The N.R.A. Is Facing a Court Fight for Control of Its Future
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Trucking:

171K drivers face looming commercial license downgrades in November
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Sovereigns:

Diomaye Faye treads fine line between creditors and IMF
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Pakistan Secures New $7 Billion Loan Program From IMF
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US-based expert exposes hidden dangers in Nigeria’s latest $2.5bn IMF loan
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UK:

The Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments (2019 Hague Convention etc) Regulations 2024
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Court winds-up Manchester firm offering unlicensed insolvency practitioner services
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Thames Water Creditor Abrdn Braces for Bond Losses of Up to 20%
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UK Home Sellers Cut Asking Prices for the First Time in 2024
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Carpetright on brink of collapse with 1,800 jobs at risk
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EU:

ECB May Prime Markets for September Rate Cut
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MENA:

Families of U.S. hostages request Netanyahu meeting during D.C. trip
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At least 90 killed in Israeli military operation targeting Hamas military chief Emergency workers uncover dozens of bodies in a Gaza City district after Israeli assault Hamas says pulling out of Gaza truce talks after Israeli strike targeting Deif Hamas claims its military chief survived Israeli strike, says Gaza cease-fire talks still ongoing Israel Says Hamas Commander Was Likely Killed Despite Denial
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Saudi Arabia Crown Prince’s Transformation Stress-tests Economy and Stretches Petrowealth
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Russia:

Scientists, a journalist and even a bakery worker are among those convicted of treason in Russia In Russia, espionage and treason cases have skyrocketed since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine
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Putin vows to target Europe's capitals if US deploys missiles to Germany
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Ukrainian Men Desperate to Escape War Are Drowning as They Flee
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The West finally allowed Ukraine to strike back at Russia — and it seems to be working
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Russia tensions explode as Kremlin 'blames NATO for Vladimir Putin assassination plot'
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Visualizing the Defense Spending of Non-U.S. NATO Members
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Argentina:

Argentina Inflation Snaps Milei’s Five-Month Slowdown Streak
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France:

Altice France Moves Media Sale Cash Out of Creditors’ Reach
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Atos signs lock-up deal with majority of creditors, secures new funds
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French Plans to Fix ‘Worrying’ Finances Lack Credibility, Auditor Says
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France's Leftists Struggle to Form Government
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China:

Wave of insolvencies among semiconductor manufacturers in China—a continuing trend?
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China’s Economic Growth Comes in Worse Than Expected, Adding Pressure on Xi China reports second-quarter GDP growth of 4.7%, missing expectations
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Trillions in Hidden Debt Drove China’s Growth. Now It Threatens Its Future - WSJ
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China Home Prices Fall Sharply Despite Latest Rescue Plan
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India:

Insolvency resolutions likely to clock a fresh record in FY25: IBBI chief
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Half Yearly Digest Of IBC Cases : January To June,2024
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IBBI chief urges insolvency professionals to go global and broaden service reach
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Spread out IBC to make it effective
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Median recovery for operational creditors only 6% under IBC: Report
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Austria:

Austria faces a record bankruptcy year in 2024
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Netherlands:

There was an increase in companies going bankrupt in June
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Australia:

Booktopia in $60 million debt as administrators investigate whether collapsed retailer traded while insolvent
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The role of bankruptcy trustees gets more taxing: further guidance on liability for tax debts
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Malaysia:

A ‘second chance’ for bankrupts
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