December 5, 2025

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Law:

Biglaw Bonus Train Keeps Chugging Along As Top 50 Firm Gets On Board To Drop Cash For Associates
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Super Busy? You’ll Get A Bonus Worthy Of A ‘Superstar’ At This Biglaw Firm
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In Addition To Year-End Bonuses, This Biglaw Firm Is Offering Associates ‘Super Bonuses’ Of Up To $200K
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Authors’ Lawyers in Anthropic AI Settlement Ask for $300 Million
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Pools and top-end gyms: the law firms getting their staff fit
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Stinson Welcomes Bankruptcy Attorneys to Growing Los Angeles Office
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Personal injury lawyers find ‘massive opportunity’ with AI
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New Civility Oath for California LawyersPeople think lawyers are jerks. Can 'civility oaths' help?
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FTC supports end to ABA council’s ‘monopoly’ as law school accreditorFTC Blames High Law School Costs On ABA Accreditation
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‘Lawyers Gone Wild’? Filmmaker criticizes bar as he seeks ethics probe of serial killer’s daughter for alleged lie
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Meta Policy Strategist Joins Ropes & Gray as Its First AI Chief
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The Lawyer’s Guide To The Holidays
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Wealthy New York County Must Pay $112 Million Over Immigrant Rights Violations Her Roof Was About to Be Fixed. Then Immigration Agents Showed Up.Student describes 'horror show' deportation to Honduras at ThanksgivingWhite House fails to rule out ICE raids during 2026 World CupICE Separates Boy, 6, From Father During Effort to Deport Them to ChinaChurches Spark Backlash With ICE Nativity ScenesTrump Admin Makes Major Change to Immigrant Work Permits—What to KnowUS to boost H-1B vetting over speech 'censorship' concerns
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Is Stripping Dual Citizenship Constitutional? Legal Analysts Weigh In
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Pete Hegseth sued over 'unconstitutional' favoritism toward Mike Lindell, MAGA boosters
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FBI Seeks ‘Seditious Conspiracy’ Probe of Democratic Lawmakers
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Grand jury declines again to indict NY’s James in fraud case
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Who Is Brian Cole? FBI Arrests DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Tied to January 6Capitol Rioters React to Brian Cole Arrest in Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb ProbeAccused DC pipe-bomber Brian Cole Jr.’s face unmasked for first time after arrest in resurfaced photo
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Donald Trump Asserting Executive Privilege in January 6 Case: What We Know
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Man threatened Trump on social media, urged president and his 'rich friends' to 'run, run'
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Blanche warns lawyers who criticize Justice Department
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Mississippi man tries to buy baby girl at Louisiana auction
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Crazed son accused of fatally stabbing his parents in their Long Island deli
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Woman torched ex, then changed his clothes and made up a fireplace accident story
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Lawyer accused of trying to poison her husband
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Man killed dating app girlfriend for not 'following his relationship rules'
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Woman burned 3- and 5-year-old kids' hands on griddle when they asked for food: Police
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Man douses ex-girlfriend in gasoline as she worked at 7-Eleven, lights her on fire: Cops
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Mom accused of murdering daughter after cutting out her baby begs to be let out of jail
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85-year-old woman getting a salad at Whole Foods attacked by man with hammer: Police
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Mom staged kidnapping of disabled daughter to stop her from talking to strangers: Police
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Foster parents kept 12-year-old boy in zip-tied wetsuit in basement, authorities say
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Judges:

The Ultimate Legal Fight Over Who Decides the Rules in America
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Advisory Opinion On An Issue Resolved By Stipulation Of The Parties (In re Whittaker—Part 5)
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Justice Gorsuch writes children’s book about ‘Heroes of 1776’
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New documentary follows ‘rising star’ as he takes his case to the Supreme Court
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Judge kills governor's taxpayer-funded fight to end ICE cooperation suit: Plaintiff
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Trump’s DC troop deployment allowed by appeals court for now
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Supreme Court lets Texas use GOP-drawn voting map for 2026Supreme Court hands Trump victory in fight over Texas congressional mapGerrymandering: How Parties Use Redistricting for Their Own Gain
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Judge who drove wrong way on highway, was too intoxicated for sobriety tests enters plea
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Wall Street:

S&P 500 futures push higher with record in sight
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Why Riskier Stocks Don't Always Deliver Higher Returns: The Financial Distress Puzzle
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Layoffs:

Layoffs Highest Since Pandemic
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US layoff plans ease, but still most for November since 2022
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Entertainment:

Bidders for Warner Bros Discovery face barrage of political and regulatory risks
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Tech:

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits he works 7 days a week, including holidays, in a constant 'state of anxiety' out of fear of going bankrupt
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The AI boom is heralding a new gold rush in the American west
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Apple taps Meta lawyer as general counsel in latest shake-up
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ChatGPT Encouraged a Violent Stalker, Court Documents Allege
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Yes, The Government Can Track Your Location – But Usually Not By Spying On You Directly
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The time has come to declare war on AI
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Post-bankruptcy, Wolfspeed receives nearly $700M tax refund from CHIPS Act
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Finance:

November Covenants Monthly: Altice, Lowell Add Pages to LME Playbook in Europe; What the Waldorf Appeal Could Mean for European LMEs; Kelvion’s 2032s Provoke Rare Investor Pushback
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Economy:

Manufacturers shrink for 9th month in a row, ISM finds. Tariffs hurt sales and keep lid on hiring.
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US jobless claims fell to three-year low over Thanksgiving
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Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims Decrease to 191,000
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U.S. Consumer Delinquency Glass Is Half Full
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Dollar hovers near five-week low on Fed rate cut bets
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The World Has More Billionaires Than Ever
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Scott Bessent Reveals Tariff Plan B Under Supreme Court RulingIKEA to ramp up US production as tariffs bite
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Americans are Tipping Less
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Map Shows Every State’s Minimum Wage Increases in the New Year
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US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says
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FINRA Finds Fewer Young People Investing, Gullibility Running High
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The Massive Costs of Anti-Immigration Policies To Developed Nations
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

Q3 Update: Delinquencies, Foreclosures and REO
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Owner of NYC’s Fordham Landing housing project files bankruptcy
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Judge OKs plan that would allow Leland House residents to stayJudge orders power to stay on at Detroit apartment after last-minute funding deal
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Cotality: House Price Growth Slowed to 1.1% YoY in October
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Map Shows 22 US Cities Where House Prices Could Fall In 2026
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Mixed picture for commercial mortgage delinquencies keeps lenders on edge
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Supreme Court Gets Another Chance to End Government Home Theft
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Winter Park luxury homebuilder files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Filing Alert: Giapreet LLC Chapter 11
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Municipalities:

Mamdani to stop all homeless encampment sweeps as NYC mayor, ending key Adams initiative
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Community in Stanislaus County battles water crisis
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Politics:

Poll shows Trump's 'blame Biden' strategy waning as his own voters turn on him
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Trump Administration’s Cease And Desist Playlist Gains Another Star
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Donald Trump’s bleak vision of America’s foreign policy
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Admiral tells lawmakers there was no ‘kill them all’ order in attack that killed drug boat survivorsPete Hegseth's 'war crime' video detonates inside secret intel briefing: 'One of the most troubling things I've seen'Trump’s boat strike playbook was written by ObamaLawmaker Reacts to Video of Caribbean Boat Strike Viewed in Closed BriefingHegseth keeps Trump’s favor for now despite fresh misstepsVideo shows final, confused moments of survivors of US boat strike in Caribbean, say sources
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U.S. Diplomats Report Broken Morale and Abandoned CareersAt the Breaking Point: The State of the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025
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Pulte Faces Federal Watchdog’s Probe After His Fraud Accusations
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Prince Harry takes shots at 'King' Trump
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Democrats Press Firms About Trump Ballroom Donations
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Nick Fuentes: “Donald Trump is like the first white race hustler because he is hustling us as a group”White Supremacist Nick Fuentes Takes Credit for Trump’s Shock Attack on Somalis
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Trump Admin Responds to Resources Issue Prosecuting Minnesota Fraud Cases
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Dead People Got Inflation Refund Checks in New York
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Mike Johnson Defiant Amid Revolt From Republican Women
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Ilhan Omar’s Response to Question About Marrying Brother Goes Viral
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams issues order banning Israel divestment
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Trump replaces architect to lead $300 million ballroom design
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Moderate Republicans defy House leaders in health subsidy bid
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Education:

Trump’s attack on DEI may hurt college men, particularly white men
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Retailing:

North American Builder's Supply files Chapter 11 bankruptcyHardware retailer fighting for survival after filing for bankruptcy
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Filing Alert: Buddy's Home Furnishings Chapter 11
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Celebs:

Shilo Sanders’ Legal Team Fires Back at Bank Transfer Allegations Following Bankruptcy Proceedingshilo Sanders' attorney blasts bankruptcy trustee, says earnings aren't payable 'under any theory'
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Healthcare :

Prime Healthcare withdraws bid for bankrupt Rhode Island hospitals owned by Prospect MedicalPrime ends talks to acquire 2 Prospect hospitals in Rhode IslandPrime bows out of talks to purchase Roger Williams, Fatima hospitalsPrime cites too many hurdles to acquiring Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals
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CT hospital partners with 'gig' nursing platform, sparking concern from union
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ACA Files Suit Challenging Colorado Law That Omits Medical Debts From Credit Reports
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Assisted Living:

Omnicare bankruptcy sale process, timeline approved by court
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Food/Beverage:

Once-loved Italian restaurant fights to claw back from the dead 7 years after chain files for bankruptcy
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Beloved 139-year-old fruit and vegetable company remains in bankruptcy
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Hotels:

Occupancy Rate Decreased 1.0% Year-over-year
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Orlando hotels ‘to close’ after Marriott backed chain filed for bankruptcy
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (55 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (3 new filings today)
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Bankruptcy Statistics:

Week 48 Bankruptcy Report
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Mass Torts:

New Orleans church bankruptcy judge expected to approve settlement after days of testimonyJudge will not make decision on Archdiocese bankruptcy settlement as expected
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Discharge:

Case Law Stresses Chapter 11 Curbs on Legacy Litigation Exposure
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Bankruptcy Crimes:

Urbandale businessman faces charges for loan fraud and false bankruptcy claims
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Aviation:

Judge rejects Gol’s bankruptcy plan, months after airline emerged from Chapter 11Gol Bankruptcy Ruling Narrows Gap Over Liability Shield Consent
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Spirit Signs Agreement with Pratt & Whitney Units on Aircraft EnginesSpirit to cut aircraft fleet in half under bankruptcy reorganization plan
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Travelers wear pajamas to airports in protest of government request
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NJ-bound plane that suddenly plunged thousands of feet likely hit by ‘cosmic rays’ from a whole other galaxy
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Autos:

Raistone CEO says ‘still busy’ after First Brands roils his firm
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Stellantis Get Canada Default Notice After Moving Jeep Line to US
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Trump Announces Plan to Make Cars Pollute More
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Donald Trump Issues Order To Start Producing Smaller Cars
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Tesla reliability improves sharply in new Consumer Reports study
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Consumer Finance:

How Buy Now, Pay Later Really Works
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Sovereigns:

Serial Defaulter Argentina Readies Return To Foreign Bond Market
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UK:

Insolvency Service appoints new Chief Executive
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Controversial businessman André Pienaar’s C5 faces UK insolvency bid
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Solicitor ordered to pay £13m for ‘dishonest’ Mishcon de Reya merger deal
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Fears Gloucester's 'family silver' may be sold off in city council plan to avoid bankruptcy
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Fallen Bar hero Sidhu appeals MeToo disbarment
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Russia:

Moment Putin’s ‘secret daughter’ says ‘I’m really sorry’ as grieving Ukrainian tells her ‘your dad killed my brother’
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Zelensky's plane comes under 'drone attack'
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Russia bans Snapchat, FaceTime, report says
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Why is Belgium blocking Europe’s bid to use frozen Russian assets?Belgian depository Euroclear fears bankruptcy and response from Russia
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US urged Europeans to oppose EU’s loan plan to help Ukraine
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MENA:

Dubai court voids Dh97 million land transfer in bankruptcy case
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Tehran: This city's on the brink of 'water bankruptcy'
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Taliban force young boy to conduct execution as 80,000 watch in stadium
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Anti-Hamas clan leader key to US peace plan killed in Gaza
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Audit Finds Palestinian Inmates Face Starvation and Beatings in Prisons
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Venezuela:

As America Says No to War, This Miami Suburb Clamors for Maduro’s Ouster
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Maduro asked for $200M deal with USA to flee
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South Korea:

Young Koreans dump homeowner dreams to pile into soaring stocks
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India:

Damages Arising Out of Contractual Disputes Cannot Trigger Insolvency Proceedings: NCLT Mumbai
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Recovery under Insolvency code declines to 25% in Q2
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Writ petition can't be used to halt personal insolvency proceedings under IBC: Calcutta High Court
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Modi rolls out red carpet for Putin, defying US pressure
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US team plans to visit India next week for trade talks
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China:

Country Garden names new co-chairman to beef up leadership
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China shakes off tariff scare to stick with export-driven growth
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Germany:

German economy faces tepid growth in 2026 due to global trade slowdown, says IW institute
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German industrial orders rise more than expected in October
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Brazil:

Restructuring and insolvency newsletter: October and November 2025 updates
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Romania:

Romanian insolvencies surge 46.5% in November 2025
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