October 24, 2025

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Law:

Racial gaps in hiring new lawyers persists despite strong market, study shows
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Considering law school? Get ready to map out your loan strategy
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Lawyer suspended following ‘unconventional, erratic and threatening behavior’
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Manager sent to her room after diversity squabble at Baker McKenzie dinner
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Attorney Faces Sanctions for Overlooked Federal Court Order Following Fabricated Citation
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Lawfluencer brands liquidators 'bullies' as she's made bankrupt
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Associate general counsel is fired after ‘call ICE’ taunt at baseball game goes viral
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Fifth Circuit Overturns Lewis Brisbois $1.5 Million Award in Trademark Dispute Due to Insufficient Judicial Explanation
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Columbia Affiliate Sues Over Trump Law Firm DEI Deal Records
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Google’s AI platforms spread ‘radioactive lies’ about conservative activist, suit says
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Paul Weiss Top SCOTUS Lawyer Calls Trump Attacks ‘Regrettable’
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What I’ve Learned: Random Thoughts For Young Lawyers
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19-year-old hit 124 mph in her Lexus before crash that killed attorney: Prosecutors
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Heat’s Rozier and Trail Blazers’ Billups charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemesNBA thrown into chaos as FBI uncovers shocking game-rigging scandal and arrests head coach over Mafia-led illegal poker ringIndictment suggests LeBron James and Anthony Davis injury tips sold to gamblers'Nightmare for the league': Gambling scandal roils the NBA Sports World Explodes Over ‘CRAAAAAZY’ Gambling Arrests of NBA Head Coach and Star Player: ‘We Still Have the Mafia?’How NBA figures and mafia families allegedly stole millions in rigged poker games: "Very sophisticated cheating technologies"
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Trump's border czar says 600k to be deported in 2025 One family fled Afghanistan. Then U.S. deportations scattered them across the worldICE agents storm Manhattan’s Chinatown 'like a war zone' grabbing vendors and protestersICE Is Mounting a Mass Surveillance Campaign on American CitizensSan Francisco mayor: Federal agents meant to incite ‘chaos and violence’Newsom to Trump on sending troops to San Francisco: ‘We will sue you’ Trump Cancels Federal Troop Surge to San Francisco After Urgent Calls from Tech CEOs and Mayor Lurie ICE director: NYC will see ‘increase in ICE arrests’ICE Agent Points Gun at Pregnant Woman During ArrestTwo Police Departments Drop Agreements With ICESenators demand Linda McMahon ask DHS to stop immigration enforcement near schools
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FBI Agents Visit Anti-ICE Protester: “Your name was brought up.”
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DOJ heavily resisting Abrego Garcia's demand for Todd Blanche testimony at major hearing
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San Diego car ramming injures federal officers
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DHS Trained Criminals to Be Agents
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The Adam Schiff criminal probe has stalled, sources say
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Evidence appears to undercut claims against Letitia James, prosecutors foundLetitia James to be arraigned on fraud charges
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'Sniper-scope red dot' death threat against Pam Bondi on TikTok leads to arrest
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Donald Trump Scores Major Legal Win Over Gavin Newsom
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Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao in bid to end ‘war on crypto’
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Man attacked pregnant ex in front of 3 kids, 'dragged' her home by her hair
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Donald Trump’s DOJ Lawsuit Raises Eyebrows Over ‘Conflicts of Interest’
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Angry driver shoots and kills Marine who was Sunday cruising on his new motorcycle: Cops
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Teacher emptied 21-round clip into his brother, was angry at him for 'not working': Cops
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Porsche driver blames her Louboutin heels for plowing into man on first date: Lawyer
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Alabama executes man with nitrogen gas for role in 1993 murder over $200 drug debt
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Judges:

BK CD CA: Limited Operations During Lapse in Appropriations
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BK NV: Court Closed on Fridays During Government Shutdown
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BK NV: The Bankruptcy Bugle Newsletter (October 2025)
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Judges Admit to Using AI After Made-Up Rulings Called Out
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Supreme Court Sets Date to Consider Same-Sex Marriage Case
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The Supreme Court could force Congress’s hand on executive discretion
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Hegseth Takes a Hit in Woke War as Judge Overturns DEI Ban
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Top Judge Warns Donald Trump Threatens US Society
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Dissenters rage at colleagues in 9th Circuit case over Trump's National Guard powers
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Master’s report questions why ‘trivial dispute’ over bike rental led to ethics complaint against 2 judges
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Third Circuit Has Been Utterly Transformed By Donald Trump
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Judge publicly reprimanded for 'cloak and dagger' behavior against DA in capital case
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Wall Street:

Stock futures are under pressure again as Tesla, IBM fall on earnings, oil jumps
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Layoffs:

The AI Shift: where are all the job losses?
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Medicare agency recalling thousands of furloughed staffers for open enrollment
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Hundreds laid off as snack giant closes Texas factory
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Target cuts 1,800 corporate jobs in its first major layoffs in a decade
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Applied Materials to lay off 4% of workforce
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Rivian to lay off more than 600
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Religion:

America’s Views on Religion Are Shifting
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U.S. Anglican Church archbishop accused of sexual misconduct, abuse of power
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The Christians mounting a moral counter to Trump's immigration agenda
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Texas MAGA worship pastor faces child porn charges
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Autos:

Tesla profits drop more than a quarter despite record car sales
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Elon Musk said Tesla’s robot will be ‘incredible surgeon,’ left Wall Street with no guidance on EVs
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US Subprime Auto Loan Delinquencies Surge, Signaling Deepening K-Shaped Slowdown
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Corporate Governance:

Musk Blasts Firms Opposing His $1 Trillion Pay Package As ‘Corporate Terrorists’
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Agribusiness:

Thune breaks with Trump on Argentine beef imports
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Argentine Beef Imports Would Betray US Ranchers
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Trump Lashes Cattle Ranchers While Demanding Lower Prices
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Trump’s MAGA Ally Condemns Argentina Beef Plan—’Punch in the Gut’
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Argentina May Not Have the Beef Trump Wants
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Fraud:

Santos ‘looking into’ repaying fraud victims
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Melania Dragged Into ‘Pump and Dump’ Crypto Fraud Lawsuit
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Healthcare:

New Mexico man awarded $96 million under bankruptcy settlement
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New York City Mayor Adams Eliminates $135 Million in Medical Debt
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Economy:

Trump faces backlash on economy as inflation rises
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The GOP's 'Capitalism' is Central Planning with MAGA Branding
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American ‘State Capitalism’ Is Destined for Failure
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Monarch’s Sklar Sees Stress Emerging From ‘Squeezed’ US Consumer
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Trump administration set to release key inflation data delayed by government shutdown
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The real trouble with the Fed's jobs data turmoil
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A tiny light in an economic data blackout is about to shine through the shutdown for a brief moment
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1 in 5 Americans Says Healthy Food Too Expensive
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A recession could test whether AI is truly fueling an economy with ‘jobless growth’
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China confirms US trade talks to be held in Malaysia from FridayTrump says he expects to reach deal with China China Gets Tough on TrumpTrump Seeks Elusive Trade Deal With Xi in High-Stakes MeetingChina’s Pharma Leverage Is ‘Nuclear Option’ in US Trade Talks
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Tariffs quietly reshaping how holiday toys reach stores‘That would be neat’: American businesses eye $1 trillion in tariff refunds—and a long fight ahead—depending on the Supreme CourtTrump terminates Canada trade talks again after Ontario runs ad featuring ReaganGM, Stellantis to Lose Part of Canada Tariff Break on US Autos Procter & Gamble beats earnings estimates but warns of higher costs from tariffs
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Trump tariffs push up prices by 4.9 percentage points: Tax Foundation
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Nearly Half of US Workers ‘Job Hugging’ Amid Economic Uncertainty
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Budget watchdog on $38 trillion national debt: ‘It’s tough to decide what the most appalling part is of today’s announcement’
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Social Security COLA Increase Prediction Sparks Warning From Senior Group
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Union proposes taxing billionaires to offset cuts
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level of 2025
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Most potential homebuyers expect mortgage rates to drop. That’s why they’re waiting
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Newsletter: NAR: Existing-Home Sales Increased to 4.06 million SAAR in September
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September housing activity ‘unseasonably resilient,’ Zillow says
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The U.S. housing market is in spooky season: 15% of home sellers are getting ghosted by buyers
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Locals are leaving, permits are few. Malibu is suffering a post-fire identity crisis
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Harvey Weinstein’s Ex-Wife Facing Foreclosure
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Oil/Gas:

Trump targets Atlantic and Pacific coasts for new oil drilling
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Global Oil Prices Surge 5% After Trump Slaps Sanctions On Russian Oil Firms
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Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
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StanChart Finally Turns Bearish, Cuts Oil Price Forecast By $15/bbl
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Tech:

What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll
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Politics:

A Republic, but Can We Keep It?
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The Abdication of Congress
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The Trump Supremacy
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Trump s---- on America. Why doesn’t the media care?
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Most Americans Think Trump Uses Law Enforcement To Target Enemies, Polls Find
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Trump FactCheck: “Fifty percent of the presidents, almost, have used (the Insurrection Act). And that's unquestioned power.”
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Trump sets new shutdown record The shutdown cliff that could hit Democrats hard'Uncharted territory': Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million people Senate Republicans considering bill to keep SNAP benefits flowing amid the shutdown More military families turning to food banks as government shutdown wears on Who would be paid and when under Senate GOP shutdown pay bill Senate rejects dueling bills to pay federal workersRepublicans set to cave in shutdown battle with surprising plan to extend funding GOP senator blocks Democratic bill to pay all federal employees during shutdownTransportation Secretary Duffy ‘can’t guarantee’ on-time flights during shutdownObamaCare price jump hits Idaho first as shutdown deal remains elusiveThe longer the shutdown lasts, the harder it is to maskRepublicans divided over Trump’s role in ending shutdownThe GOP expected Democrats to relent on the shutdown by now. That isn't happening.
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Devastating Poll Reveals How Much Americans Hate Trump’s White House TeardownSaid He Wouldn't Touch the East Wing. Then He Tore It All DownWhite House releases list of donors for Trump’s multi-million-dollar ballroomTrump Defends White House Demolition, Says East Wing Was Ugly Anyway53 percent disapprove of White House East Wing demolition: SurveyAll the East Wing Rooms Trump Is BulldozingTrump’s White House Ballroom Budget Balloons After Bulldozers Move In
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Trump’s Cognitive Collapse Is Clear: Psychologist
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Ask the White House a question they dislike? They’ll reply ‘your mom’
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House Democrats investigate Trump's $230M demand to DOJ
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Kristi Noem pledged to boost the nation’s cybersecurity. She gutted it instead.
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New book details infighting behind Trump’s ‘obviously unqualified’ cabinet picks
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Adams to endorse Cuomo in race for NYC mayor
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What Trump’s Venezuela Strategy Is Really About
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Debt problems that dogged Sen. Jim Justice as West Virginia's governor continue to nip at his heels
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Bipartisan senators criticize Trump’s nominee for Kuwait over accusations of antisemitism
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A frog, a lobster and a unicorn walked into a No Kings protest
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Candace Owens is now openly claiming that Trump killed Charlie Kirk
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Mexican President Sheinbaum Rejects U.S. Strikes Against Alleged Drug Boats: 'There Are International Laws'
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Sports:

As Bears Seek to Ditch Chicago, a $356 Million Debt Stays Behind
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Sports ticket prices are getting more expensive — and pricing out many fans
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Entertainment:

Zaslav stands to make $500M from Warner Bros. Discovery sale
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Food/Beverage:

Steakhouses chop portions and raise prices as cost of beef surges
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Uncle Nearest CEO Fawn Weaver Alleges Smear Campaign Amid Receivership Battle Over $108 Million DefaultUncle Nearest Founders Push Back Against Expanded Court Control Amid Receivership Battle
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Starbucks Workers United set to vote on strike authorization
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Assisted Living:

Bankruptcy Judge Blocks Federal Shutdown of Genesis Nursing Home
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Utilities:

Nearly 7 years after Camp Fire, survivors still waiting for full PG&E payments through Trust
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PREPA Bankruptcy Back On Track After Court RulingPuerto Rico Board Firings Spotlight National Issues in Oversight Governance
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Hotels:

Hotels: Occupancy Rate Decreased 2.4% Year-over-year
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Retailing:

Fossil Files Bankruptcy—$300 Million Debt and Tariffs Crush 4,500-Job Retail Icon
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Weight Loss:

WeightWatchers Restructures for Future Growth: Key Leadership Appointments and Debt Elimination Highlight Strategy Shift
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (26 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings 10_ new filings today)
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Involuntary Bankruptcy:

Setting A Deadline For Additional Creditors To Join The Petition? (In re HH Technology)
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D&O:

Del. Court Tells Wiring Manufacturer It’s Too Early and Too Late
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Aviation:

Spirit says it is ‘actively’ exploring a sale or merger as it streamlines operations in bankruptcy
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Azul S.A. Updates Market on Chapter 11 Progress and Future Plans
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Government Shutdown Will Hit Air-Traffic Controllers Soon
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Duffy warns of travel disruptions as air traffic controllers face missed paychecks
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Alaska Airlines Grounds Flights: What We KnowAlaska Airlines ground stop lifted as additional flight disruptions 'likely'
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Education:

Black enrollment is waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP analysis finds
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Harvard sees drop in Black, Hispanic student admissions, rise in Asian Americans
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Abbott spooks academia after declaring Texas will go after professors for ‘ideological differences’
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My Students Use AI. So What?
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Trucking:

Supreme Court Could Make Major Ruling Against Illegal Migrant Truck Drivers
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Tech:

Lawsuit Accuses Google’s AI of Fabricating News Articles That Never Existed
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China & Russia send honeytrap agents to seduce tech geeks working on state secrets
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OpenAI will soon let adults create erotic content in ChatGPT. Experts say that could lead to “emotional commodification” as a revenue stream.
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Celebs:

Francis Ford Coppola, Who Says He’s ‘Broke,’ Is Selling a $1 Million Watch
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Musk doubles down in fight with Trump administration, risking his empire
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Theme Parks:

An economic roller coaster sends Six Flags America off the tracks
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Blackstone-backed theme park giant under pressure after debt sell-off
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Finance:

First Citizens takes $83 million hit tied to First Brands
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Bankrupt PrimaLend Blames Subprime ‘Cycle’ as It Seeks Bank Help
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Wall Street on alert as another subprime lender goes bankrupt as 2008-style crisis grows
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Crypto:

Fortress Trust Faces Cease-and-Desist Amid Insolvency Fears
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Why Trump says he pardoned Binance founder
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Sovereigns:

A $41 Billion Debt Binge Turns Mexico Into No. 1 EM Borrower
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UK:

US-based Fossil’s UK restructuring plan raises questions over choice of forum
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Barrister roasted for letting AI run rampant in court
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Inside the credit war for control of Thames Water
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'Urgent' cash plea from Shropshire Council to Government in bid to avoid 'bankruptcy'
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Rich law firm partners brace for tax hike
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English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday file for administration
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Sisters 'key' players in £67million debt plot over insolvency avoidance
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Roberts Bakery owes creditors almost £40m after collapse
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EU:

European debt dust-ups are producing some surprising winners
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MENA:

‘Stupid political stunt’: White House castigates Israeli vote on the West BankJD Vance lashes out at ‘very stupid’ Israeli vote to annex West BankVance says he was "insulted" by Knesset vote on West Bank annexation Secretary Rubio warns West Bank annexation could endanger Trump's Gaza plan
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USA losing faith in Israeli govt's conduct on Gaza dealDonald Trump piles pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu with diplomatic blitz
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How the Gaza Deal Got Done
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Islamic State Rises Again in Syria, Filling a Void Left by U.S.
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Russia:

Russia faces surprise setback with Trump’s new oil sanctionsIndia’s top refiner Reliance says it will ‘recalibrate’ Russian oil purchasesCan Trump stop India from buying Russian oil?India poised to sharply cut Russian oil imports after sanctions, sources sayTrump takes his first direct shot at PutinOil supply glut paves way for Donald Trump to tighten screws on Russia Russia furious as Trump sanctions target the heart of Putin's war economyTrump’s Russian oil sanctions hit India and China’s importsChina State Buyers Step Back From Russian Oil After Sanctions
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Burning $200M To Kill 5 Ukrainian Civilians: A Snapshot Of The Doomed Economics Of Russia’s Invasion
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E.U. eyes a giant pot of frozen Russian money to help Ukraine in warBelgium calls on EU partners to share risk if they want to use frozen Russian assets to aid UkraineEU leaders stall €140bn Ukraine loan using frozen Russian assets
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Russia Reacts After NATO Says Its Fighter Jets Violated Airspace
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Putin deplores US sanctions as "unfriendly" as EU joins in heaping restrictions on Russia
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North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will 'advance nonstop'
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Venezuela:

For many Venezuelans, economic fears trump concerns of US military action
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Trump Says US Will Shift to Strikes on Land After Boat AttacksU.S. Sends B-1 Bombers Near Venezuela, Ramping Up Military Pressure
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Maduro boasts of ‘thousands’ of Russian anti-aircraft missiles as Trump threatens military action inside Venezuela
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America’s risky gunboat diplomacy around Venezuela
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Argentina:

Argentine Bonds, Peso Rally Ahead of Crucial Vote for MileiAmerica’s risky bid to make Argentina great again
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Brazil:

Ambipar Emergency Response shares plunge 31% after bankruptcy filing
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India:

Evolving jurisprudence in IBC: Analysis of Supreme Court’s review judgment in Bhushan Power and Steel resolution process
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Bombay High Court imposes ?50,000 costs on litigant for filing writ petition despite pending IBC appeal
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