March 12, 2026

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Law:

Appeal in Law Firm EO Fight Was 'Under Active Consideration,' White House Official Says
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Trump Ordered Justice Department Reversal on Law Firm Sanctions
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Willkie raises NQ lawyer salaries to market-topping £180k
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Private Law Firms Take on Expanded Role in Safeguarding Judicial Integrity Amidst Political Challenges
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Is This The Death of Lockstep Pay for BigLaw?
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Big Law's outlaw has something to prove
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Simpson Thacher deadline blunder leaves major client facing merger block
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Number of legal departments using Gen AI almost doubles in 2026 – study
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Barnes & Thornburg’s Legal Defense in Rhodium Enterprises Bankruptcy Sanctions Battle: Implications for Cryptocurrency Cases
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Texas Court Examines Limits of Attorney Immunity in Multimillion-Dollar Fee Dispute
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Ex-DHS Lawyer Who Said ‘Job Sucks’ Launches Run for Congress
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Dems call for probe into 'troubling pattern' of legal wins for Pam Bondi's brother
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Letitia James Takes Aim at Trump Admin With New Lawsuit
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Jan. 6 officers argue Capitol plaque ‘hidden’
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Abandoning the separation of powers in times of war
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Mother Sues OpenAI for Not Telling Police About Mass Shooter Before Deadly Rampage
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Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution
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Does Trump know his favorite shoe company is suing him?
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Pam Bondi Moving Home Marks Dark Turn for US Politics
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FBI warns Iran aspired to attack California with drones in retaliation for war: Alert
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Mahmoud Khalil issues warning in Fox News op-ed on his detention: ‘It could happen to you’Swalwell says staffer flew to Colombia to return hearing aid to deported 6-year-old boyICE Agent Jonathan Ross’ Suspected Home Gets Google Privacy Boost'Unprecedented and wrong': Ex-ICE employees slam one change backed by Trump adminWhy are Alligator Alcatraz guards wearing a Grim Reaper patch?Immigration detention cases decline amid Trump admin pullback from hardline tactics'Furious' anti-immigrant coalition pressuring Trump on deportations as GOP cringes
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Why authorities are finally searching Epstein's ranch in New MexicoJames Comer Says Trump DOJ Asked New Mexico Officials to End Jeffrey Epstein Investigation Trump Accuser Got Payoff from Jeffrey Epstein Estate, Says Dem Lawmaker Trump Files Missing in Epstein Release Highlight Justice Dept.’s MisstepsForeign hacker in 2023 compromised Epstein files held by FBI, source and documents showLeon Black to Testify in Lawsuit Alleging Bank of America’s Role in Epstein’s Financial NetworkRichard Kahn, Epstein's accountant, tells Congress he didn't know about abuse, saw no red flags in spendingJPMorgan and Jeffrey Epstein: the long goodbye
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Twisted Florida teens accused of plotting school murder joked about looking good in mugshots after arrest: video
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Officials reveal new details after Rihanna’s mansion shot up
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Michael Jackson Estate Civil War Sees Paris Jackson Rip Executors Over “Self-Interested Gifts” & Big Unauthorized Payouts
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Men Allegedly Targeted in Antisemitic Attack, Hate Crime Probe Underway
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Kansas revokes 1,700 driver's licenses — for being transgender
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Judges:

Poll: Confidence in the Supreme Court drops to a record low
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Constitutional Duels in the Court’s Rejection of Trump’s Tariffs
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Operation Epic Fury Puts Congress and the Constitution to the Test
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Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Ruling Faces New Threat
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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to End Protections for Haitian Immigrants
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Federal judges facing threats after speaking out against Trump
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Wall Street:

Dow futures tumble 500 points as oil prices continue their ascent amid Iran warU.S. futures point lower as oil prices spike amid escalating Iran conflict
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Layoffs:

Anthropic Announces Jobs Most at Risk From AI
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Atlassian slashes 10% of workforce to ‘self-fund’ investments in AI and enterprise sales
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Layoffs rock South Texas auto parts plants amid CEO's billion-dollar fraud
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Green cement startup slashes staff after Trump cuts support
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Education:

Democratic States Sue Over Trump Demand That Colleges Provide Race Data
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Probe involving ex-Dade schools chief has more South Florida ties, documents saySouth Florida ties to AllHere and ex-Miami schools chief revealed, as feds continue probeLos Angeles school superintendent denies wrongdoing and asks for his job back during federal probe
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Tech:

US Military Investigating Whether AI Was Involved in Bombing Elementary School in IranU.S. military is using AI to help plan Iran air attacks, sources say, as lawmakers call for oversight
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Read the memo authorizing Senate offices to use ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot for official use
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Inside the exodus of California tech billionaires to Florida
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Agribusiness:

With Del Monte Foods gone, California peach farmers consider orchard removal amid industry turmoil
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Food prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply chain
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Nearly 40% of California produce contains PFAS pesticides, report finds
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Climate:

Odds of a ‘Super El Nino’ growing, model shows. What that could mean
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Retailing:

As Saks Global restructures after filing for bankruptcy, some independent designers say delayed payments left them facing major financial losses.
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Newspapers:

Wendy McCaw’s Lawyers Quit ‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ Bankruptcy Case
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Autos:

First Brands Sells Ford Fuel Pump Manufacturer Amid Ongoing Bankruptcy
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Honda Faces $4.3 Billion Loss After Scrapping EV Plans
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Student Debt:

Student Loan Delinquency Is Back To Prepandemic Rates. But Now, Delinquent Borrowers Hold Much More Debt.
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Private Credit:

Private credit gets a shoulder tap
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Partners Group sounds alarm on private credit default rates
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Investment fund questions valuations in Blue Owl's private credit portfolio
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Goldman executive says private markets clients ‘glad’ about Iran war ‘distraction’
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JPMorgan marking down loan portfolios of private credit groups
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Morgan Stanley, Cliffwater Limit Private Credit RedemptionsPrivate credit exodus forces caps at Cliffwater, Morgan Stanley
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Deutsche Bank shares fall 4% on private credit exposure
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Maritime:

Mideast Shipping Crisis Widens With More Tankers Hit in Gulf
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Calls grow for Hormuz ship escorts as Iran escalates attacks
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Crypto:

US prosecutors urge judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried retrial bid
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Economy:

Inflation held steady in February before war with Iran sent gas prices surgingThe real inflation rate? Try 3.3% — and that’s before the jump in gas prices.
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World Growth to Continue at Steady Pace if Oil Price Shock Short-Lived
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CEOs aim to boost capital spending, expect strong future sales: survey
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The K-shaped economy is more split than ever — and it's showing up in groceries, credit cards, and the workplace
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Trump administration will announce new trade investigationsTrump administration launches Section 301 trade probes into Mexico, China, EU, othersTrump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 trade probe, weeks before Beijing summitAmerica risks financial credibility with payments deficit obsessionCostco member’s lawsuit says all clients are owed tariff refundsCostco’s Entire Profit Model Threatened As Customer Sues For Refund
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Tariff refunds are expected to come in the second quarter: Barclays
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US wealth gap reaches unprecedented levels
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Trump to tout economic agenda on tour as Iran war stirs prices, GOP dissent
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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz leaves Seattle as local lawmakers mull millionaire tax
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U.S. deficit tops $1 trillion through February but runs below year-ago pace
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A global food price shock looms as Middle East war rages on. Here’s who will be hit hardest
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It’s thanks to Social Security wealth inequality isn’t even worse, Wharton economist says. Trump’s policies will push it to insolvency in 6 years
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Iran Conflict Stalls Big Purchases Like Homes and Cars For 1 in 4 Americans; Most Are Undeterred
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Mapped: Income Growth in Every U.S. State Since 2010
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Ranked: The Best Places to Work in America in 2026
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Ranked: The World's Top Economies Including U.S. States (1980-2025)
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

“Inexperienced” New York operator files for bankruptcy protection on Houston apartmentsBissonnet Street Apartment Turmoil as Rookie New York Landlord Hits Third Bankruptcy
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Attorney sells 100-plus acres in South Buffalo to satisfy creditors, unpaid loans
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New bankruptcies show dire toll of litigation for condo associations
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Google searches for 'can't sell house' hit all time high: 'We all know what that means'
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One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures
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The Gaping Hole in the Housing Market
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L.A. will continue to fund eviction defense program
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Long-Distance Moves Tick Up: Nearly 1 in 5 House Hunters Are Looking to Relocate
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Municipalities:

Cle Elum asks bankruptcy court to review schedule following City Heights challenge to case
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Map Shows Cities Facing Biggest Exodus
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Oil/Gas:

The fog of war is coming from inside the White House—and it cost oil markets $84 million in 10 minutesUS Energy Department blames staff for errant Navy escort post
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The Strait Is Closed, the Story Keeps Changing, and You're Paying for It All
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Trump faces limited gas-price options on Iran
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Oil prices touch $100 again as Iran ramps up shipping attacks in the Persian GulfThree more ships struck in the Persian Gulf as Iran warns of oil prices hitting $200
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Map shows gas prices have risen above $3 a gallon in every US state — the first time since 2023Gas prices pass $3.50 per gallon to highest level since 2024 amid US.-Iran war
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32-nation group to release 400M barrels of oilOil prices react to IEA plans for largest stockpile releaseOil prices rise as supply fears persist despite IEA plan for record reserve releaseMulti-country oil release deal fails to bring down petroleum prices
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Iran threatens $200 oil barrels as US prepares massive release of emergency petroleum reserves
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Iran war causes biggest ever disruption in oil markets, IEA says
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Asia rolls out four-day weeks and work-from-home as emergency measures to solve a fuel crisis caused by Iran war
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Politics:

Tracking approval and key issues
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Majority of Americans approve of Noem firing: Poll
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GOP senators warn Trump that shaky economy could spell election disaster
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Gallup: Americans' Views of Canada, Great Britain Drop to New Lows More Americans hold dim view of allies Trump antagonizes
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Marco Rubio Mocked for Wearing Oversized Shoes Amid Report Trump Gifts Officials Footwear They Are Too ‘Afraid Not to Wear’Marco Rubio pictured in $145 Trump shoe that doesn't fit as Cabinet 'scared to take them off'
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The hidden reason Republicans could outperform midterm expectations
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The White House isn’t panicking about oil prices. That may change in a few weeks.
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Can Democrats Actually Win in Texas?
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Joe Rogan Says Trump’s Supporters Feel ‘Betrayed’ by Iran WarTrump Has Never Been a Planner, and in War That’s Deadly Democratic senator: ‘We seem to be’ on path toward deploying US troops on the ground in Iran Dem Rep.: No funding for Iran war without a congressional authorization that tightly scopes the strategic outcomeHouse Republicans confront Iran war and gas prices as they struggle to push economic agendaRepublican Speaker Mike Johnson says he doesn't support nation-building in IranIranian oil squeeze tests Trump's war plans
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Iran trolls Trump with Lego AI-generated propaganda video that mocks his Epstein ties
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Trump’s Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions
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'Red flag' raised that 'Machiavellian' Trump aide is building MAGA workforce to outlast Trump
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Texas GOP lawmaker's attack on opponent's musical career backfires spectacularly
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House Republicans prepare to sidestep Trump’s big 2026 demandThune quashes Trump push to reform filibuster for SAVE ActGOP Sen. Cornyn backs changing filibuster to pass SAVE America ActRepublicans want Trump focused on affordability, but his mind is on voter suppression
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Republicans eye second GOP-only megabill, but it faces uphill climb
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Meet the Americans withholding their federal income tax to protest against Trump
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Whitmer stands by working with Trump
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Democrats ask what happened to millions earmarked for Trump’s library
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I Went to Florida to See the 31-Year-Old Candidate Thrilling Gen Z. We’re in Trouble.
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Sports:

Johnson accused of ‘secretly’ paying himself $500,000 as GST collapsedBBC star accused of 'secretly' paying himself £370k before collapse
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Private Equity:

The lucrative private equity pay scheme under challenge
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Cannabis:

Boston Weed Shops Reel as Pot Prices Crash to Rock Bottom
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Insurance:

Louisiana Supreme Court rules insurance payment resets lawsuit deadline in insolvency cases
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Software:

Investors demand steep concessions in Salesforce’s $25bn bond deal
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Assisted Living:

State might lock out private equity nursing home buyers over lawsuits
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  New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (24 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (4 new filings today)
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Venue:

Atlanta firm draws creditor ire over New Jersey court shopping maneuver
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Aviation:

Prolonged Oil Price Shock Will Pressure North American Airline Ratings
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Iran War Could Have Cascading Impact on Airline Industry, says Milbank’s Jason Kestecher
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Iran war exposes cracks for airlines that connect the world
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Brazil’s GOL Strives To Maintain LCC Model Through Changes
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Surging air fares upend global travel as peak season nears, with Asia-Europe routes hit hard
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DHS restarts Global Entry program after travelers faced long airport lines
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TSA wait times may not get better any time soon. Here’s what you should know if you’re flyingMore than 300 Transportation Security Administration employees quit the agency nearly one month into the Department of Homeland Security shutdownTSA absences at airports double during shutdown
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Republicans block Democratic bill to fund DHS agencies other than ICE, CBP
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Flights to the Middle East have resumed, but travel chaos is nowhere near over
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Healthcare:

City of Ogdensburg hires Wladis Law Firm to represent interests during hospital bankruptcy proceedings
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Kansas' largest health care provider plans to purchase shuttered hospital in Derby
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Oroville Hospital CEO Wentz to step down amid Chapter 11 transition plan
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Judge urges Department of Health to act as North Star eyes steep cuts if state doesn’t step in soonNorth Star projecting more than $16 million negative cash balance in May; creditors object to using cash for collateral
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What Americans sacrifice due to high health costs
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Many military members may get care at hospitals at risk of financial distress -- partly due to Trump cuts
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Diabetics who rely on glucose monitors are alarmed by recall linked to 7 deaths
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Michigan Senate OKs Medical Debt Plan To Cap Interest, Limit Collections
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Radio:

Cumulus-Nielsen Fight Goes Dark as Bankruptcy Stay Takes Hold
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Cliff Dumas Reacquires Alaska Holdings from Bankruptcy Receiver
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Celebs:

Kanye West ordered to pay $140,000 in handyman's lawsuit over Malibu mansion renovations
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Religion:

Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzlement
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Banking:

CEO pay to be clawed back when banks fail under new Senate plan
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Ex-employees sue Deutsche Bank for $800 million over Monte dei Paschi case
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Food/Beverage:

Planta moves into Chapter 7 liquidation
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Inside Noma's scandal-plagued LA pop-up location
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London Coffee Giant Gobbles Up Compass, Crashes D.C. Café Scene
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Why Texas is threatening to shut down a struggling San Antonio restaurant chain
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Comic Books:

Diamond Creditors Request Consignment Inventory, Payment for Administrative Claims
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UK:

We visited the greasy spoon owned by MFS’s auditor (with a mortgage from MFS)
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MFS creditors claim $1.8 billion shortfallLenders warn collapsed UK ‘shadow bank’ has £1.3bn hole
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Documents show that UK’s Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Peter MandelsonNo10 gave Mandelson £75k following Epstein sacking after PM warned multiple times about ‘close’ friendship with paedoFirst tranche of Mandelson papers to be released Mandelson papers: what do they show?
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Lords a-leaving: Britain ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years
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Londoners face jail for feeding the pigeons
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Canada:

Wave Developments Facing Insolvency On Two Vancouver Projects, Owes $100M
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MENA:

Understanding company liquidation and bankruptcy in Oman
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The world doesn’t have enough ammo for the Iran WarTrump's Iran war whiplash clouds U.S. endgameThe Obvious Is Taking Its Revenge on TrumpPace of Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Appears to Be SlowingIran's new supreme leader 'lightly injured' but active, Iranian official saysAt Least 3 Ships Are Struck In and Around a Key Gulf Oil PassageWhy the US and Iran are fighting two different warsEU envoys approve sanctions on 19 Iranian officials, entities over rights violationsFormidable US firepower fails to unseat Iran’s regimeIran war becomes a contest of who can take the most painIran says truce depends on US, Israel pledging not to strikeOman's Biggest Port Struck by DronesDozens of U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered serious injuries, including burns, brain trauma and shrapnel wounds, sources sayHow Iran’s ‘horizontal warfare’ could trap Trump in another VietnamIran declares US-Israeli economic, banking interests in region are targetsHezbollah, Iran continue launching coordinated barrages on northern, central Israel; sirens triggered in EilatTrump says he’s not worried about domestic terror attackHackers join U.S. and Israel's fight with Iran43,000+ Americans flee Middle East amid Iran war: State Department
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U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry SaysTrump says he doesn’t know about investigation that found US struck Iranian girls schoolHegseth gutted offices that would have probed Iran school strikes
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Humanitarian crisis looms in Lebanon where nearly 750,000 people have been displaced by war
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War Brings New Water Crises to an Already-Parched Iran
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China:

China’s forgotten consumers
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Austria:

Benko Bankruptcy: Laura Private Foundation Files for Bankruptcy in the BillionsMubadala’s €1 Billion Award Pushes Trust Linked to Signa’s Benko Into Insolvency
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Spain:

Spain permanently withdraws ambassador as rift with Israel deepens
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Russia:

Russia Lures Recruits From Africa to Feed Its Ukraine War Machine
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Russia Emerges As The Biggest Winner In Middle East War
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South Korea:

South Korea approves bankruptcy reform bill
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South Korea passes special bill to implement its $350 billion U.S. investment pledge
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Ghana:

Intellectual property and insolvency: A case for reform
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Sweden:

Swedish furniture retailer closes after bankruptcy as stock heads to auction
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Brazil:

High interest rates drive wave of bankruptcy protection requests in Brazil
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Brazil's Raizen secures $12.6 billion out-of-court debt restructuring deal
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