January 22, 2026

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Law:

New deans led nearly one-quarter of law schools in 2025
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Law students lament early job recruitment in letter to bar association
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Ex-Biden Solicitor General Joins Law Firm’s Battle Against Trump
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New Orleans-based Lugenbuhl expands bankruptcy practice with attorney additions
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New York Governor Wants Lawyers To ‘Fight Like Hell’ For The Rule Of Law
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Lawyer who lied that his cancer had returned and needed treatment so he could get a week's holiday is disbarred
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Georgetown Law Students Petition To Keep Their School From Becoming An ICE Recruitment Center
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GenAI Courses In Law School: A Good Idea
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Former Sidley Leader Embraces ‘Future,’ Joining AI Law Firm
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Federal jury awards $120M to coal company in defamation, RICO suit against lawyer
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Florida’s New Rule on Non-Lawyer Ownership Reinforces Traditional Legal Models Amid Modernization Calls
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Attorney suspended for allegedly pressuring client for sexual favors
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Lawyers must provide information to former clients, but there are limits, new ABA ethics opinion says
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Client accuses Willkie of conspiring to commit $735M fraud scheme
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Goldman’s Top Lawyer In The Spotlight Thanks To Epstein Ties
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Former Biglaw Partner Calls Out Trump’s ‘Palpable’ ‘Dementia’ And ‘Cognitive Decline’
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They ransacked the US Capitol and want the government to pay them back
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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says ICE targeted off-duty police officers in Twin Cities, local police sayLocal Police Chief Says ICE Agents Drew Their Guns On One of His Officers: ‘It Has to Stop’Police officers of color report racial harassment by ICE Renee Good Autopsy Results Released by Lawyers Why Minneapolis is at the center of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown What ICE is doing that’s so controversialCuban Immigrant Was Killed in ICE Custody, Family Says in Legal FilingAutopsy finds Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxiaImmigration officer injured during targeted operation in Los Angeles areaReports and videos of ICE activity are increasing in MaineHouse Democratic leaders will oppose DHS funding bill as party rages over ICEDemocratic lawmaker to introduce bill to cripple DHS' ability to detain immigrantsFury as Amazon Ring Cameras Are Hooked Up to ICE SystemSoldiers at Fort Bragg military base told to prepare for Minneapolis deploymentEx-Iowa school superintendent expected to plead guilty to falsely claiming US citizenship
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Man charged in 'largest jewelry heist in history,' avoids trial by getting deported
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Lindsey Halligan, who tried to prosecute James Comey, leaves her post as a top prosecutorVirginia US Attorney Halligan to Leave Post, Bondi SaysDOJ’s No. 2 Steps in for Halligan on Court Filings After ExitLindsey Halligan’s Departure Poses Challenges for DOJ’s High-Profile Appeals in Comey and James Cases
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Former Uvalde officer acquitted in trial over police response to Robb Elementary attack
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North Carolina woman accused of poisoning, killing daughter
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Woman tried to 'sacrifice' 1-year-old by sitting on toddler's face: Police
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Man bragged he's 'a good aim' after gunning down woman in cold blood
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'An obsession': Firefighter killed wife, made it look like seizure to run off with lover
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'Teacher of the Year' arrested for allegedly punching child in the forehead
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Teens kill decorated Marine during Facebook Marketplace 'ruse' to steal his iPhone: Cops
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Woman shopped at Walmart while her 4-month-old sat alone in front seat of her car: Cops
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Man claimed girlfriend asked to be shot in forehead where his name was tattooed: Police
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Amazon driver caught ‘stealing’ customer’s cat
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Marine veteran fatally shot at Facebook Marketplace meetup, calls 911, family in final moments
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Grisly leaked photos show blood-soaked rooms of Idaho college students killed by Bryan Kohberger
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Judges:

Appeals Court Stays Restrictions on Federal Tactics in Minnesota
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Judge’s ‘extreme and bizarre’ comments lead to ethics investigation, reversal of $10M jury verdict
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Judge Blocks Government From Reviewing Seized Washington Post Devices
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Brutal, Humiliating Benchslap Puts An End To Lindsey Halligan Experiment
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Trump’s Recent Tariff Edicts Seem To Ignore The Supreme Court’s Skepticism
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Judge Raises Alarm as Immigration Courts Bypass Bond Hearing Orders
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Trump hands Cannon a golden opportunity to legally invalidate Smith's Mar-a-Lago report
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Judge Hands Donald Trump’s DOJ Legal Win in Epstein Files Release
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Supreme Court Gets Last-Minute $30M Boost for Justices’ Security
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Right-Leaning Judges Should Learn From RBG, Ikuta and Retire Now
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Judge swats down Trump admin for 'futile' claims in sanctuary cities litigation
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Judge tosses lines of NYC’s only Republican House seat, as state enters redistricting wars
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Wall Street:

Stock futures rise after major averages rebound on easing tariff fears
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Global markets turn sharply as Trump continues to push for control of Greenland
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Layoffs:

California hospital to cut 265 jobs, affecting nurses and managers
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Meta laying off 331 workers in Washington state as part of broader cuts
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Macy’s Makes Mass Layoff Announcement
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Entertainment:

As Warner-Netflix Deal Races Ahead, Paramount Weighs Its Next Move
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Private Equity:

Private equity giant Thoma Bravo eyes software deals as shares fall
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Credit Cards:

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said Trump's proposed 10% cap on credit card rates would be an 'economic disaster'
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Trump looks to Congress to cap credit card rates at 10%
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Autos:

Chinese EVs Blow Past Tesla and Tariffs En Route to Global Reign
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Tech:

Roomba Maker Bankruptcy Deal May Pose Security Risk, US SaysUS National Security Concerns Threaten iRobot's Bankruptcy Rescue
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Job Applicants Sue to Open ‘Black Box’ of A.I. Hiring Decisions
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Man Who Had Managed Mental Illness Effectively for Years Says ChatGPT Sent Him Into Hospitalization for Psychosis
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UK to ban social media for teens under 16
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Economy:

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump's ability to fire Fed board member Lisa CookJustices Toy With Punting Legal Issues in Trump’s Bid to Fire Cook Supreme Court Seems Poised to Reject Trump’s Attempt to Immediately Fire a Fed Governor4 Takeaways from Supreme Court Hearing on Trump’s Firing of Fed OfficialKavanaugh schools Trump DOJ on 'real-world' perils of bid to fire Lisa Cook
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Trump touts 'extraordinarily high economic growth.' The numbers paint a mixed picture
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Inflation fears are high for most Americans. But a new poll shows one group is particularly worried
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Ray Dalio Sees Ongoing Diversification Away From US Assets
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Goldman Sachs raises 2026-end gold price forecast by $500 to $5,400/oz
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E.U. halts approval of U.S. trade deal after Trump's Greenland tariff threat Trump pauses Greenland-linked tariffs on 8 countries
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Krugman: MAGA Delusions of Economic Leverage
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Jamie Dimon declares himself a 'globalist' in Davos as Trump barbs linger for JPMorgan
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6 months later, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sings a different tune on tariffs, saying the pain of higher prices is coming soon in 2026
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The Americans Who Are Going a Whole Month Without Buying Anything
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Howard Lutnick heckled at World Economic Forum dinner
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Ray Dalio warns that the monetary order is breaking down, leaving us with a terrible choice: 'Do you print money or let a debt crisis happen?'
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-January 2026
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Trump lays out his plans to make housing cheaper in Davos speechTrump vows US won’t be a ‘nation of renters’ in Davos speech
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NYC real estate firm on worst landlord list days after controversial bankruptcy purchase
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Bankruptcy judge orders auction do-over for downtown Miami site initially won by Cirrus
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Municipalities:

Sac City Unified faces fiscal insolvency, state receivership again. What happened?
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ME: Testimony heard on proposal that would allow bankruptcy for municipalities
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Oil/Gas:

Texas orphaned well population hits 20-year high
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Trump’s Energy Agenda Is Starting to Collide With Itself
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Politics:

Trump Approval 35%Donald Trump Receives His Worst Ever Approval Rating
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Trump boldly declares 'sometimes you need a dictator' in frightening speech
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Fact-Checking President Trump’s Davos Speech
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Rahm Emanuel calls for mandatory retirement age for public officials — including him
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Trump says U.S. 'alone' can protect Greenland but won't use force to take itGreenland locals mock Americans for fentanyl use in savage video trend Repeatedly Confuses Iceland and Greenland in Awkward BlunderRussia Cheers the Growing NATO Rift Over GreenlandRepublicans begin to push back against Donald Trump’s pursuit of GreenlandTrump finds a ‘solution’ to Greenland crisis, backs off on 10% tariff threatsDanish leader says kingdom can’t negotiate sovereignty after Trump’s Greenland about-turnGreenland Advises Residents to Have 5 Days of SuppliesTrump’s proposed Greenland deal may give US control of land around island’s military basesGreenland proposal Trump endorsed respects Denmark's sovereigntyDenmark Holds Firm on Sovereignty After Trump Teases DealWhat Trump’s Greenland ‘Framework’ Could Look Like: What We Know Did US own Greenland? Fact-checking Trump’s Davos speech
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Trump tells room of German speakers 'you'd all be speaking German without us'
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DOGE Employees Shared Social Security Data, Court Filing Shows
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Analysts predict box office bomb for Melania docMystery of where first lady lives takes bizarre twist
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Trump's threats force U.S. allies to grapple with a global 'rupture'
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House Oversight to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on Feb. 9
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California Republicans ask Supreme Court to block new congressional map
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The Heritage Foundation Wants to Send American Women Back Half a Century
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Trump's 'Board of Peace,' which could upend world order, faces pushback from alliesNetanyahu accepts Trump's invitation to join Board of PeaceTrump is rolling out his Board of Peace at Davos at a time when US leadership is being questioned
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Newsom administration alleges State Department pressure in Davos cancellation
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Clintons One Step Closer To Potential Jail Time After House Contempt Vote
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Sen. Ted Cruz brushes off criticism for flying out of Texas ahead of ‘catastrophic’ winter storm
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Environmental:

Trump’s E.P.A. Has Put a Value on Human Life: Zero Dollars
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Telecom:

Bezos' Blue Origin to deploy thousands of satellites for new communications network
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Agribusiness:

Anderson Hay resolves lender’s concerns about grower payments
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Consumer Protection:

CFPB Faces Challenges In The New Year
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Lighting:

Signify Keeps Heat on Deco in Bankruptcy Saga
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Solar:

Amazon buys ready-to-build Oregon solar-plus-storage project from bankrupt developer Pine Gate
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Debt Collection:

Debt Collection Lawsuits Are Rising In U.S. States.
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Fintech:

Ad Hoc Stakeholders Committee Files Motion for Joinder to Linqto Founder’s Explosive Objection in FinTech Firm’s Chapter 11 Case
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Student Debt:

U.S. Bankruptcy Courts Show Increasing Flexibility for Student Loan Forgiveness
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Climate:

How to prepare for the winter storm that is set to hit half of the U.S. this weekendFrantic grocery shoppers empty shelves before Arctic blast, snow barrels across US Arctic blast to bring 'dangerously cold' subzero conditions to Eastern statesMillions of Americans brace for potentially catastrophic ice storm. What to know, by the numbers Massive Winter Storm To Target Over 180 Million From Texas To New England With Potentially Damaging Ice, Heavy SnowDangerously cold air to surge through dozens of states later this weekForecasters warn of a ‘potentially catastrophic’ storm from Texas to the CarolinasMeteorologists warn of ‘exploding trees’ as brutal cold snap expected to usher in subzero temps
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (39 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (2 new filings today)
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Bankruptcy Statistics:

Bankruptcy Filings Soar Under Trump
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Mass Torts:

Judge’s Report Allows Key Expert Testimonies in Johnson & Johnson Talc Litigation
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Miscellaneous:

Glam Slam Track, Food52 Inc. and American Signature Inc.
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Aviation:

American airline stops travelers booking trips beyond April sparking bankruptcy fears
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Spirit Pilots Urge Bondholders to Keep Airline Afloat as Bankruptcy Threatens USVI Air Links
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Ex-flight attendant posed as pilot and received hundreds of free flights, U.S. authorities say
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Air Force One plunged into darkness and forced to U-turn en route to Davos
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Musk's latest feud is mudslinging match with budget airline
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Healthcare:

Arkansas hospital to file for bankruptcy
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14 Pennsylvania hospitals could close in 5 years: Analysis
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Hennepin Healthcare cites $50M cost gap amid fiscal 'crisis'
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What stays, what scales, what stops: Rural CEOs outline 2026 strategies
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ODH: Insight surrenders license to operate
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Vitamin D protects from flu
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Education:

Trump Administration Drops Appeal in School D.E.I. Lawsuit
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Fraud:

Elizabeth Holmes Asks Trump for Early Prison Release After Fraud
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CEO admits to running $380M Ponzi scheme — largest in state’s history — to fund lavish lifestyle
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Accounting firm overseeing Greg Martel Ponzi bankruptcy estimates $12M bill for service
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Appointed trustee remains in place as Daryl Heller's bankruptcy converts to Chapter 7 liquidation
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‘Ponzi scheme’ operators bankrupted amid efforts to recover lost funds
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Food/Beverage:

Popular alcohol brands could be forced to sell off inventory after bankruptcy setback
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Taste of Belgium bankruptcy shows sales decline, millions of debt
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5 Prominent Bourbon Brands Have Filed For Bankruptcy in the Past Year
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13 Restaurants Facing Potential Bankruptcy and Closure in 2026
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Why Aren't Americans Eating As Much Pizza Anymore?
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Satellites:

Telesat Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Asset Transfer Ahead of Debt Deadlines
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Retailing:

Burberry CEO says 'confident' in bankrupt Saks Global's leadership
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Caleres appoints interim CFO, cautions Q4 could have Saks bankruptcy affect
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The Saks Financial Colonoscopy
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Saks Global's complex road ahead through bankruptcy court
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I'm a designer, and Saks was my biggest customer. Now it owes me six figures, and I'm fighting to keep my business viable.
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History:

Trump’s Role Model for Seizing Greenland
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Sovereigns:

Ukrainian lawmaker responds to advice from Kiev’s main creditors
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Cuba Seeks "Understanding" from Creditors Amid Debt Payment Struggles
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UK:

John Barnes breaks silence on bankruptcy as England legend loses everything to pay £1.5m bill
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Widespread insolvencies shake UK furniture industry
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Yorkshire Waste Operator Sentenced for Bankruptcy Fraud
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R3 North East warns businesses owners to stay vigilant as corporate insolvency levels remain high
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Understanding director disqualification in England & Wales and Scotland
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EU:

Busy, contested and evolving – Europe Distressed Debt and Restructuring Outlook 2026
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Trump’s European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair ties
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MENA:

Iran's top diplomat issues most direct threat yet to U.S. as crackdown over protests squeezes nation
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Iran seizes properties and businesses in crackdown after unrestIranian man pretends to be dead for three days, fearing a regime execution
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Mexico:

Mexico sends 37 cartel members to U.S. in latest offer to Trump administration
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Venezuela:

U.S. forces seize seventh sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela
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Oil traders are hauling 12 million barrels of Trump’s Venezuelan crude
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China:

As Trump talks tariffs, his ally Milei welcomes a first shipload of Chinese EVs
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India:

Is An Insolvency Professional A 'Public Servant' Under The Prevention Of Corruption Act, 1988?
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Insolvency directors’ duties shift to creditors under IBC section 66
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Mexico:

AHMSA sets bankruptcy auction schedule with $1.1B minimum bid
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