February 2, 2026

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Law:

FTC Chairman Warns 42 Big Law Firms of Antitrust Concerns Over Mansfield ParticipationFTC Chairman Warns Law Firms of Diversity Program Liability
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Trump Administration Takes Another Shot At Biglaw Firms
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Ropes & Gray Lands Restructuring Team From Fried Frank
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Lawyers Frequently Lie To Their Adversaries
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Transatlantic Biglaw Merger One Step Closer To RealityWinston & Strawn, Taylor Wessing Partners Approve Big Law Merger
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The Biglaw Firm Working To Overturn One Of Sports’ Biggest Injustices
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California bar investigating law firm over alleged fake sex abuse claims
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Brad Karp Asked Epstein for Job for Kid, Latest File Dump Shows
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Top Law School Launches AI Cert Program
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This Teen Never Got His Day in Vaccine Court. His Former Lawyer Now Advises RFK on Its Overhaul.
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Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law appoints interim dean to permanent role
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State supreme court lets stand decision to ax Hastings name from University of California law school
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ICE claim that detainee shattered skull running into wall triggers tension at hospitalMinneapolis police, restaurant manager challenge Vance’s account of protesters mobbing ICE officers Texas Concrete Supplier Files for Bankruptcy, Cites ICE as Key Factor in Financial Collapse Federal agents use tear gas on Portland ‘ICE Out’ protesters, including childrenTwo CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting Lawyers Fight ICE for Access: ‘I Want to Hear My Client’s Voice’ Fact-check: Do Minneapolis and MN cooperate with ICE? New ICE memo gives deportation officers more leeway to conduct warrantless arrests5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from Texas detention facilityAgents were pursuing an immigrant when they killed Alex Pretti. Now, he shares his storyRight-wing influencers are targeting Somali child care centers, leaving some fearing for safetyAmmon Bundy Is All Alone: The anti-government militia leader can’t make sense of his allies’ support for ICE violenceThis Minneapolis family has been in hiding for weeks, fearful of being deportedSome U.S. Olympians are speaking out after Minneapolis killingsICE buys warehouses for mass detention network, rattling localsImmigration takes center stage in New Jersey special electionDOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, deputy AG saysCapgemini to divest US unit criticized for contracts with ICEA Year in Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign
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The Legal Fallout in Minnesota Has Only Just Begun
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What We Learned After Tracking Every Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Policies
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UCLA medical school uses a 'systemically racist approach' to admissions, DOJ alleges
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Don Lemon Released Without Bond Over Minnesota Protest ChargeSays “I Will Not Be Silent”; DOJ Indictment Unsealed‘Horrifying,’ ‘Deserved,’ ‘Outrageous’: Political World Rocked by Stunning Arrest of Don LemonDon Lemon’s arrest balances freedom of religion vs. freedom of the press, Todd Blanche says
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Trump says DHS won't respond to protests in Democratic-led cities until they 'ask us for help'
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It’s ‘Flood The Zone Friday’ As DOJ Arrests Black Journalists Under KKK Act, Probes Criminal Charges For Minneapolis, And Drops (A Sliver Of) The Epstein Files
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New message from top Dems: DOJ can't be trusted
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Leftist and liberal gun groups are seeing a rush of new members
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Bovino Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor's Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
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The New Cold War on New York’s Streets
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Lawyers want to send Trump a message in New Jersey: Free accused criminals
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Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty in CEO murder case, federal judge rules
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Unhinged woman storms NYC restaurant, whacks diner with glass bottle before socking four others in random attack
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3 fraternity members arrested after student's alleged hazing death
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Family of couple allegedly killed by ex speaks out: 'She just had to get away from him'
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Husband watches home security cameras in horror as wife chased, killed by her ex: Cops
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Mom got 'trapped' inside Dollar Tree freezer, manager didn't help find her: Lawsuit
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Man murdered graduate school girlfriend because she refused to be 'exclusive' with him
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Man sent ex-girlfriend 'live 9mm round' in letter 'asking to get back with her': Police
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Girl on way to school with parents shot by road rage driver who had own child in car: Cops
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School bus aide beat child, 10, as the driver looked on and laughed: Deputies
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Man killed wife and her aunt during argument over who would cook dinner
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Teen girl killed Sonic Drive-In manager after she tried to use counterfeit money
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Woman shot man dead after cooking dinner over 'the content on his cell phone': Deputies
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Young kids found wandering outside hotel barely dressed in freezing temperatures: Police
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'Cold-blooded' girlfriend chopped off her boyfriend's head after 2 months together: DA
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Man guns down fiancee and her 2 children, makes up story about home invasion, cops say
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Man tried to kill victim after both realized they were dating same woman, police say
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'Blood stains on the floor': Man who shot victim in Airbnb had been made the beneficiary of his $300K life insurance policy 2 weeks earlier, cops say
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Family of 4 waiting for bus to the zoo killed by 80-year-old Mercedes driver: Police
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Groom shoots and kills wife's stepdad at his wedding after fight: Authorities
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Drunk teen blamed the marathon runner she mowed down in early morning hit-and-run: Docs
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Moms sue day care owner after kids had night terrors from being locked in a 'dark room'
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Judges:

The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reappointed Bankruptcy Judge Timothy A. Barnes to another 14-year term
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BK CD CA: During Government Shutdown Court Will Continue To OperateBK MD: Bankruptcy Court Open During Government ShutdownBK NJ: Notice to the Bar and Public Regarding Government Shutdown
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New Clerk of Court and Chief Deputy Clerk Appointed for the Tennessee Eastern Bankruptcy Court
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BK WD NC: Bankruptcy Court Closure - All Locations, Monday, February 2, 2026BK ED NC: Due to weather conditions, the clerk’s offices in Raleigh and Greenville will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026BK MD NC: Both the Greensboro and Winston-Salem office spaces are closed on Monday, February 2nd
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Judge indicted for allegedly handcuffing attorney who was arguing on client's behalf
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Texas Judge Accuses US of ‘Cruelty’ in Ordering Detainee Release
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Detroit judge, 3 others indicted in embezzlement case: 'No one is above the law,' AG Pam Bondi says
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Judge rejects Trump admin request to stay discovery in lawsuit over dismantling USAID
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Second Circuit Judge Accused Of Bullying Her Law Clerks — Again
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Judges across the country rebuke ICE for defying court orders
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Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Case on Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
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Judge dings Trump admin for violating court order over access to spending plans
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Utah gov signs bill adding justices to state Supreme Court as political appeal looms
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Judge Won’t Stop Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
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Appeals court rules against Trump administration over temporary legal status for immigrants
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Supreme Court sees dramatic decline in appeals from indigent, poor litigants
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Gay marriage back on the table as conservatives launch campaign to nix Obergefell
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Texas Judges Exempt from Documenting Work Hours
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I worked for Justice Alito. What I saw up close shatters the media smear
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3 Tips For Appellate Advocates—From Paul Clement
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Wall Street:

Stock futures fall after silver, bitcoin sell off; questions loom over AI trade
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Stocks Fall as Plunging Metals Fan Global Selloff
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S&P 500 falls for third straight day as speculative silver trade unwinds, but ends month positive
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Layoffs:

Oracle may slash up to 30,000 jobs to fund AI data-center expansion as US banks retreat
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Peloton cuts 11% of staff in cost-cutting push, spokesperson says
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Zillow workforce reduced by 3% (200 jobs)
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Mastercard to Lay off 4% of Its Global Workforce (1,400 jobs)
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Erie County Medical Center announces hundreds of layoffs
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Chemical maker Dow is cutting 4,500 jobs, will rely on AI
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Climate:

Snow in Florida as 'bomb cyclone' wreaks carnage across south east with worst blizzards in decadesMore winter weather leads to heavy snow, canceled flights and, in Florida, falling iguanasBomb cyclone to focus most of its furious snow on Carolinas
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Floridians gather frozen iguanas by armload as frigid temps leave them paralyzed, dropping from trees
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Climate activists bring diapers, storm synagogue to harass Democrat who defied the left
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More frigid temperatures expected in much of U.S. after a weekend of heavy snow
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Cosmetics:

Pat McGrath Labs Doesn't Owe You AffordabilityWhat Pat McGrath Labs’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy says about the beauty industry today
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Celebs:

Ronn Owens loses bankruptcy bid amid daughter’s paternity fraud case
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Judge allows subpoenas in Shilo Sanders bankruptcy case
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Hedge Funds:

'Deadbeat' hedge fund boss, sued by his own mother, declares bankruptcy
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Economy:

How a Famed Economist Views Kevin Warsh for Fed ChairWhat Trump’s choice of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair may mean for consumersWhat would Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve look like?Kevin Warsh’s return revives tensions over Fed’s $6.6 trillion QE hangoverTrump Picks a Reinvented Warsh to Lead the Federal ReserveEverything you need to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal ReserveKevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair to spark rethink of bank’s role What Worries Me About Trump’s New Fed PickMeet the Federal Debt, the Fed’s Actual New Boss (Sorry, Kevin Warsh)‘Relieved,’ ‘Enthusiastic,’ ‘Nervous’: Three Economists React to Trump’s Fed PickProspect of a Warsh-Led Fed Starts Shaping MarketsFed’s Miran sees Warsh as persuasive, respected new chairWarsh set to face early reality check as Trump’s man at the FedA Hawk or a Dove? Understanding Kevin Warsh
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Big investors brace for inflation comeback as rate-cut bets look risky
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BlackRock, Pimco See Inflation Risks the Wider Market Dismisses
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Has America hit “peak tariff”?
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Silver plunges 30% in worst day since 1980, gold tumbles as Warsh pick eases Fed independence fearGold, Silver Extend Declines After Dramatic Reversal of RallyGold volatility tops Bitcoin in wildest price swings since 2008Gold dives and silver crashes%, extending sell-off in precious metals after historic plunge
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How Chinese speculators set the stage for gold and silver crash
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Some of the most coveted jobs in America aren’t safe anymore
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Corporate America is threading a needle on how to respond to the killings in Minnesota
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Senate passes $1.2T government funding deal — but a brief shutdown is certain Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demandsRep. Ro Khanna says he's a 'firm no' on reopening the government because of ICESpeaker Johnson: ‘Confident’ government shutdown will end by Tuesday
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How Trump 2.0 is affecting investment in U.S. assets
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The US Is Flirting With Its First-Ever Population Decline
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

President Trump says he wants to drive housing prices up, not down
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Freddie Mac House Price Index Up 0.7% Year-over-Year in December
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Filing Alert: GHI Capital Chapter 11
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LA’s $1.2 Billion Graffiti Towers Reach Bankruptcy Exit Deal
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Judge halts rushed Leland House auction, intervening again in fight over Detroit’s historic building
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Atlanta's 128-year-old Grant Building to be offered at bankruptcy sale
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Oil/Gas:

O'Brien Energy Resources Corporation Chapter 11
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Nine Energy Service Files Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case In Bankruptcy Court
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Autos:

First Brands, Creditors Start Mediation Over Who Is Owed What
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Cleveland auto parts company First Brands accused of massive fraud
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How the EV pullback is affecting factories and jobs in the South
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Carvana’s Red-Hot Growth Runs on a Cycle of Borrowed Money
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Minivan sales surge 21% in 2025 as millennial dads lead demand for cars offering the 'best bang for your buck'
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BYD vehicle sales slump 30% in January as China demand cools
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Politics:

President's Disapproval Hits 61%
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History Shows Trump’s Worst Impulses May Backfire on Him
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Lame duck no more? Trump stockpiles hundreds of millions ahead of midterms.
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Trump’s immigration agenda is colliding with a midterms reality
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'No one is illegal on stolen land': Billie Eilish among celebrities criticizing ICE at Grammys
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What a swing House district in Colorado shows about Republicans’ immigration fallout in the midterms
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Pro-gun groups warn vulnerable GOP seats on the line after Pretti response
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DOJ Removes New Epstein Files That Mention Wild Trump Sex Allegations, Including Rape Latest Epstein files release: Allegations of rape, murder, worse, involving Donald TrumpTrump threatens to sue Trevor Noah after Grammys host claims prez visited Epstein IslandKathy Ruemmler, now Goldman Sachs' top lawyer, thanked 'Uncle Jeffrey' Epstein for gifts, emails showPaul Weiss law firm chair Brad Karp told Jeffrey Epstein ‘You’re amazing’Files containing Trump's name removed from second release of Epstein Files - reportUnderage Girl Claims Trump Forced SexEpstein said 'world does not understand how dumb Trump is' in newly released emailPro boxer rescinds Trump endorsement after new Epstein file drop: 'I just can't support'Keir Starmer calls on Andrew to testify in US over Jeffrey Epstein linksExposed Musk now insists Epstein files don’t matterJeffrey Epstein files: don’t be fooled. Millions of files are still unreleasedNew emails show New York Giants owner asked Epstein to connect him with womenEpstein's sex empire was 'KGB honeytrap': Paedophile financier had multiple talks with Putin after conviction - with Russian girls flown in to harvest 'kompromat' on world-famous figuresJeffrey Epstein Last Interview from His HomeBrett Ratner – director of ‘Melania’ – embraces woman on couch next to Jeffrey Epstein in DOJ photo dumpTrump Aiming to Sue Michael Wolff for ‘Conspiring’ With Jeffrey Epstein to Wreck His Political CareerAmid allegations of cover-up, House Judiciary Committee members seek access to full Epstein case filesFrom Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful men are named in Epstein filesEpstein files: Trump, Howard Lutnick, Steve Tisch among prominent names in latest Justice Department releaseBrad Karp’s Connection with Jeffrey Epstein Raises Ethical Questions for Legal IndustryConvicted sex offender Epstein’s files show Anil Ambani was in close touch over deals and govt issuesDP World boss discussed masseuse with Jeffrey Epstein, emails showApollo chief Marc Rowan consulted Epstein on firm’s tax affairsJoe Rogan favorite Peter Attia swapped hundreds of friendly emails with Jeffrey EpsteinEuropean princess sent Epstein flirty, fawning emails: ‘You tickle my brain’Former UK minister Mandelson quits party after new Epstein revelations: report
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Dem Taylor Rehmet flips Texas state senate seat blue for first time since 1992 in shocking upsetBlue wave watch: Democrat flips Trump +17 Texas Senate seat in 32-point swing
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Democrats crush Republicans in race for Congress, clinch historic high in Fox News poll
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‘Spy Sheikh’ Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company
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Trump’s Profiteering Hits $4 Billion
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Trump wants to build 250-foot-tall arch, dwarfing Lincoln Memorial
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'Melania' Review: Tedious, Criminally Shallow Propaganda Puff Piece‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary 'Melania' blows past box office expectations despite criticism, poor reviews ‘Melania’ documentary earns surprising $7 million in domestic opening Critics Savage Melania Documentary: 6% Rotten Tomatoes Score Lower Than “Cats”Dowd: Theaters so empty undocumented immigrants should hide out there'Melania' promises to take us behind the scenes. There's nothing to seeMelania’s $75 Million Documentary Exposes the Folly of MAGA’s Anti-Elite ActLabash: Is Melania The Worst Film Ever Made?Melania Trump and Brett Ratner Break Silence on Making Their Controversial $75 Million Doc
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Trump's day-one 'cockroach' finally meets his match as DC's most feared hatchet man brings down the ax in Minneapolis bloodbathThe Humiliation of Kristi Noem
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Michigan’s three-car pileup of a primary has Senate Democrats worried
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Democrats post early fundraising edge in marquee 2026 Senate races
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Trump says Kennedy Center will close for two years for renovations
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How Trump's 2020 election obsession is still shaping Georgia politics
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Wood Products:

Peak North America Affiliate Chapter 11
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Healthcare:

Connecticut OHS grants approval of sale of Waterbury HospitalUConn Health's takeover of Waterbury Hospital approved amid Prospect Medical's bankruptcy
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Mary Had Schizophrenia—Then Suddenly She Didn’t
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'It Wasn't Working': Canada Province Ends Drug Decriminalization
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Labels:

Multi-Color Corporation Files Prepackaged Chapter 11 to Reduce Debt by $3.9 Billion
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Multi-Color Files ‘Straddle’ Prepack Supported by 72% of Secured Lenders, Sponsor CD&R; Plan Would Reduce Debt by $3.9B, Provide $889M in Equity Investment
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Wind Energy:

Texas Wind Farm Files for Bankruptcy After Winter Storm Uri Creates $103 Million in Hedge Obligations
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Food/Beverage:

Private capital in casual dining: strategies for navigating a divided market
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FAT Brands is being delisted from the Nasdaq less than two weeks after filing for bankruptcyBankrupt Fat Brands' stock gets delisted and takes off anyway
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Popeyes Franchisee Closes 17 Restaurants in Bankruptcy
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Restaurant operators across the country plan to participate in general strike to protest ICE
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Entertainment Venues:

Brooklyn Mirage creditors accuse lender of “trickery,” try to pull plug on bankruptcy dealBrooklyn Mirage demolition set to start next month as venue’s investors battle in bankruptcy court
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Private Credit:

Cash-burning BDCs trigger concerns over climbing default rates as BlackRock TCP Capital writes down equity value
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Private Credit Worries Bedevil Shares of Biggest Buyout Shops
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Corporate Governance:

Tesla Wins $100 Million Cut in Legal Fees in Board Pay Pact
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Assisted Living:

Concordia’s $51M bid approved to acquire SpiriTrust out of bankruptcy
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Gift Cards:

Gift Cards Sold at Costco at Risk After Issuer Declares Sudden BankruptcySynergy Gift Card Network in San Diego faces bankruptcy
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Theme Parks:

Marineland rises again. New owner talks court battle, future plans
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Student Debt:

Trump’s Student-Loan Repayment Overhaul Has Private Lenders ‘Excited’
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (34 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (21 new filings today)
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Mass Torts:

Firm accused of fraud and racketeering in asbestos litigation
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Bankruptcy Court Needs Special Masters to Manage Mass Tort Surge
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UST:

Assistant United States Trustee, Region 21, Position in Atlanta, Georgia
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Aviation:

Why it's time to let Spirit Airlines go
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Azul Launches Secured Notes Offering to Fund Chapter 11 Exit as Ratings Updated
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Will Europe’s planned luggage rules kill the budget airline business model?
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ICE protester says her Global Entry was revoked after agent scanned her face
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Crypto:

Bitcoin plunges as crypto slide deepens
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Russian Mining Firm BitRiver Faces Bankruptcy, Founder Detained for Alleged Tax EvasionBitriver CEO Reportedly Under House Arrest Amid Tax Evasion Charges
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FTX News: Latest Updates on Bankruptcy, Legal Battles, and Market Impact
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Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation
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Banking:

Chicago bank becomes first failure of 2026
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Wells Fargo to pay CEO Scharf $40M for 2025
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Retailing:

In the fight for early payouts from bankrupt Saks, big luxury brands have the edge
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Saks ending e-commerce partnership with Amazon, source says
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Saks Global bankruptcy looms over North Jersey redevelopment project
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106-year-old retailer, Eddie Bauer, closing all stores in Chapter 11 bankruptcyEddie Bauer to close 200 stores in major bankruptcy filing
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Major sporting goods brand known for firearms, outdoor gear files bankruptcy
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New details surface on financial collapse that closed Francesca’s
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Amazon driver goes on expletive filled rant for delivering multiple packages to customers
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Iconic treasure hunt retailer closing all stores in bankruptcy
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As American retail store anchors fade, private clubs are taking over more commercial real estate
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Credit Cards:

American Express CEO says a credit card rate cap wouldn’t be good for the economy
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Sports:

'Never thought a meet would not pay:' Grand Slam Track bankruptcy takes a toll on struggling runners
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The ‘crazy’ impact of Grand Slam Track bankruptcy on emerging US star
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“When you sign a $100M contract, you’re losing $40M” – Gilbert Arenas on how ego leads NBA players to bankruptcy
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Education:

It’s Starting to Look Like AI Has Killed the Entire Model of College
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Gambling:

Bankruptcy Court Rejects Union Challenge to $28 Million Gaming Asset Sale
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Tech:

AI Video Tools Depict Lawyers and Judges As Women At Far Lower Rates than Real Life, New Study Finds
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Why software stocks are getting pummeledAI Boom Is Triggering a Loan Meltdown for Software CompaniesPrivate Credit Is Headed for a Software Shock
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OpenAI Investment Wasn’t ‘a Commitment,’ Nvidia’s Huang Says
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Artificial intelligence research has a slop problem, academics say: ‘It’s a mess’
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Oracle dips 3% after announcing $50 billion fundraising plans. Here’s why
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AI agents now have their own Reddit-style social network, and it’s getting weird fastHumans welcome to observe: This social network is for AI agents only
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AI-altered photos and videos of Minneapolis shootings blur reality
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Why TikTok’s first week of American ownership was a disaster
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The humans are chasing conspiracies. What will the bots think?
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Consumer Finance:

Buy now, pay later is everywhere. Consumer experts warn it can come with costly risks
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Investment Firms:

Filing Alert: Integrity Investment Fund Chapter 11
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Sovereigns:

Ethiopia says official creditors reject Eurobond restructuring termsEurobond Restructuring Efforts Suffer Major Setback as Creditors Committee Rejects AIP
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UK:

Thames Water creditors face 30% loss as £16bn rescue edges closerThames Water closes in on £16bn rescue deal with lenders
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Number of businesses in critical financial distress increases by 43.8%
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Business leader confidence jumps in January
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UK high street savaged by 9 brands crashing into administration in January - full list
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Xeinadin auction pulled after buyers reject £1bn valuation
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UK’s Tax Crackdown Adds Risk for Struggling Firms and Creditors
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Why lots of English towns are creating puny local governments
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How HSBC fashioned a $600bn debt machine
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UK Treasury offers up to £100,000 exit packages to cut hundreds of jobs
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Russia:

More than half million citizens in Russia considered insolvent
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More Russia-Ukraine peace talks set for next week, Zelenskyy says
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Putin ignores ceasefire announced by Trump as Russia pounds Ukraine’s freezing cities
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MENA:

Corporate Restructuring in the UAE: Legal Paths and Procedures ??
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U.S. warns Iran over planned military drills close to American forces as Trump weighs action
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Six dead, over a dozen injured as explosions reportedly rock Iran
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IDF chief Eyal Zamir makes secret DC visit, talks Iran military options with US officials
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Before Any Strike on Iran, U.S. Needs to Bolster Air Defenses in Mideast
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U.S. Military Tells Key Middle East Ally to Prepare for Attack on Iran
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If Iran declines nuclear deal, Trump says 'we'll find out' if a U.S. attack sparks regional war
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The violence in Iran could lead to civil war
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Iran’s Inbound Tourism On The Verge Of Bankruptcy
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China:

Xi calls for China to attain global reserve currency status
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Missiles filled with water and broken silos. Inside Xi’s corrupt military
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Metals traders lose at least one billion yuan as ‘Hat’ flees China
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Australia:

Australia’s $1.8b bankruptcy case might be a taste of things to come
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Singapore:

Two directors of embattled firm Autobahn Rent A Car charged in court over allegations of forgery
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Venezuela:

Trump officials awarded Venezuela oil-sale contracts to firms tied to bribery
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Vietnam:

From Insolvency To Rehabilitation – A Critical Look At Vietnam’s New Bankruptcy Law
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India:

Govt to introduce Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code amendment Bill in 2nd half of Budget session starting March 9: Sitharaman
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How Padma Bank turned insolvent
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Spain:

Urbas real estate company files for voluntary insolvency proceedings
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Norway:

Son of Norway's crown princess to go on trial on rape and other charges
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