March 17, 2026

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Law:

More And More Biglaw Firms Are Saying Bye-Bye To The Verein
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Top 10 Biglaw Firm Shuts Down Back-Office Location As Restructuring — And Staff Cuts — Continue
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White shoe law firm Fried Frank quashes rumors that it’s slashing hires because of AI bots
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‘Pothole King’ lawyer leaves Brooklyn Law School $12 million
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Brookfield Properties Challenges Free Speech Rights of Anti-Skadden Protester on Private Premises
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California May Require Law Schools to Teach AI Skills
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Legalweek 2026: The AI Bubble Literally Pops
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What happens when a lawyer, charged with a crime, represents himself?
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Afghan asylum-seeker dies after less than 24 hours in ICE custodyHero who fought for US dies in 'highly unusual' circumstances hours after ICE arrestBorder Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire, sources sayHow AI license plate readers became a flashpoint in US immigration battles
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The Rule Of Law Joins America’s Dead Pets On The Rainbow Bridge
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Hegseth orders ‘ruthless, no-excuses’ review of military legal offices
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Justice Department moves to dismiss charges against veteran who burned flag near White House
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BBC says Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit should be dismissed
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Administration to Convene ‘God Squad’ With Power to Override Environmental Law
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Anti-trans laws aren't protecting women or anyone, only doing harm
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I Was an F.B.I. Agent for 25 Years. Kash Patel Is Playing a Dangerous GameFBI Director Patel’s flamboyant lifestyle hits agency morale — while terror attacks strike US
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Jeanine Pirro Crashes Out
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Trump Lawyer Rebuked at ABA for Saying DOJ in a ‘Better Place’
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Man charged with planting bombs near the Capitol claims he’s covered by Trump pardon
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Pam Bondi's time travel meant she 'obtained and signed' Comey, AG James indictments: DOJ
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Spring Break chaos as 5 shootings unfold at popular beachside Florida city in just three days
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Man faces prison after giving families fake ashes
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GOP lawmaker goes scorched earth: Execute Americans with 'any terrorist sympathies'
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Pam Bondi asked to open perjury investigation into Kristi Noem
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DHS silent on threat status amid war in Iran, spate of violent acts
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Why aren't 'fighting words' free speech?
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FBI agents on Nancy Guthrie case zeroing in on 2 key dates — days before she was abducted
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Afroman Heads to Trial in Unusual Lawsuit Filed by Ohio Cops — a Case the ACLU Calls ‘Absurd’
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How a first-grader taught her school district and a federal judge about free speech
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Parents spent family time at aquarium beating their 7-year-old into electrical box: Cops
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'Controlled' husband shot newlywed wife dead in the face after only weeks of marriage
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Man helped CEO's employees kill him after he 'humiliated' them by forcing pushups for pay
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Tarantula tossing political candidate convicted when she was 'just outplayed' while representing herself during assault trial after dumping lawyer
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'She was on top of the hood': 75-year-old grandma walking to bus stop mowed down by teen
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Woman running illegal day care left 8 children alone in apartment fire, police say
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Judges:

Bankruptcy Judgeship Opportunity - Southern District of California (San Diego)
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Trump rages at Supreme Court's 'bad behavior' in late-night fury: 'Inept and embarrassing'
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How Congress can — and must — fix the Supreme Court
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Trump claims he has ‘absolute right’ to impose new tariffs after supreme court blow
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Trump headed for Supreme Court bruising as John Roberts 'lost patience with him': expert
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Donald Trump Has Totally Not Dementia-Addled Thousand-Word Meltdown About Supreme Court
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Trump derailed as campaign of retribution hits ‘profound problem’: reportJustice Dept. Struggles to Take Basic Steps in Targeting Trump’s Rivals
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The Supreme Court case attempting to sabotage voting by mail, explained
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Judge temporarily halts Trump demand for race-based admissions data from universities
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Appeals court allows Trump to swiftly deport migrants to third countries
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Supreme Court takes up Trump efforts to curtail protections for Haitians, Syrians
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Trump administration urges judge to revisit ruling blocking subpoenas to Jerome Powell
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Judge says spiciness “is often the point,” in (too) hot salsa lawsuit
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Justice Clarence Thomas Reflects on Law, Faith, and Judicial Responsibility at Notre Dame Law School
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Mandatory judicial retirement age can’t be repealed under ERA, NY appeals court says
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Wall Street:

Stock futures fall as oil prices turn higher once again
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Strategists Stay Upbeat On U.S. Stocks Despite Iran War Risks
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Hedge funds 'aggressively' short financial stocks, says Goldman
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SEC prepares proposal to eliminate quarterly reporting requirement
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US SEC's top cop resigns after just six months on the job
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Layoffs:

Meta may lay off 20% of staff while making two big statements about AI
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Private Credit:

Private credit strains ripple through Wall Street as investors grow wary
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Private Credit Is Entering Its Musical Chairs Phase
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Fraud:

Trump to formally name Vance chair of fraud task force — with California, New York among states in crosshairs
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Defense:

Rise Of Drone Warfare Sharpens Focus On Laser Defense
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Trucking:

Trump’s cancellation of licenses for immigrant truckers takes effect
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Retailing:

Nordstrom’s ‘glow-up’: How going private is helping the retailer thrive as Saks Global languishes
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Saks Global secures $300 million bankruptcy funding, bondholders back five-year planSaks Global Unlocks Access to Another $300M in Bankruptcy Funding
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Inside the rocky, on-and-off merger talks between Saks and Amazon — before and after the luxury giant’s bankruptcy: ‘Basically dumped’
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Healthcare:

Medicare's main trust fund faces 2040 insolvency after major revenue cuts
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In Tense Meeting, Dr. Oz Pressed Medical Societies on Trans Care for Teens
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Federal court blocks Kennedy's vaccine changes, invalidates vaccine advisory panel
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Hospital failed to properly clean open-heart surgery devices, causing deaths: Lawsuits
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Climate:

Inactivity in a warming world could spur hundreds of thousands of deaths
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Economy:

Berkshire Hathaway just broadcast its most bullish signal in years
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Fed officials huddle under pressure from Iran war, Trump’s rage
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Moody's says a recession will be hard to avoid if oil prices stay elevated for even a few more weeks
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Trump has 15 days to end the Iran war or markets face a brutal April repricing - from oil to the S&P 500
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I Predicted the 2008 Financial Crisis. What Is Coming May Be Worse.
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The War Development(s) That Should Truly Scare Us
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Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz—and it’s threatening a recession
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NY Fed: Americans' credit applications rise to highest level since October 2022
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Asia scrambles to respond to Trump’s sweeping Section 301 trade probes, which could pave the way for new tariffsTrump Tariffs Behoove Business to Plan Ahead to Reduce Cost Risk
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Bernie Sanders explains his proposed billionaire tax
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Jeffries seeks to force vote on DHS funding without ICE and CBP
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-March 2026
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'Crappy luxury': Inside NYC's brand new apartment buildings that are falling apart
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US home builder sentiment edges up in March - NAHB
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‘It’s going to take a lot of work’: America struggles with housing crunch
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FTC Targets Rental “Junk Fees”
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Democratic AGs sue HUD over fair housing guidance
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The 'average rent' mirage: why we need better numbers to understand urban economics
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Angry tenant calls out landlord for ‘infuriating’ convenience fee — just for being able to pay rent online
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Filing Alert: Dynamic Star Chapter 11
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Filing Alert: Green Meadow Apartments Chapter 11
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Foreigners are snapping up US homes
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Oil/Gas:

Gas prices near $3.70 as Iran war enters third week
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US diesel prices soar to almost $5 as Iran war pinches global supplies
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The Iran war is roiling commodities markets far beyond oil
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Politics:

Tracking approval and key issues
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Krugman: No, America is Not Respected
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Trump sold young voters on his vision. Many are having buyer’s remorse.
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Why (and how) everyone is cold-calling the president
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Trump allies plan Senate floor takeover to pass SAVE America ActSchumer says SAVE America Act among ‘most despicable’ bills he’s ever seenRepublicans collide with Trump over no-excuse absentee voting, SAVE Act
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The Persian Gulf, a booming business for the Trump family
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'Sorry, what was that?' Trump sends shockwaves by casually making astonishing admission 2 Problems With Calling Off The War In Iran Trump officials privately fear Iran war will grind on through September as 200 troops injured Trump's billionaire adviser publicly rebukes Iran war as JD Vance camp erupts over Israel nuke threatTrump’s mother of all miscalculations'You can’t answer the question?' Trump official’s silence on war plans rattles Fox host
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A president under siege lashes out at the checks on his power
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Israel's standing plummets among Democrats, fueling primaries on the left
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Trump becomes a 'problem' as Republicans really beg him to stop talking about 2020
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Elizabeth Warren demands Pete Hegseth share info on xAI's access to classified networks
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‘I think she will be loyal’: Jeffrey Epstein’s role in Peter Attia’s riseBank of America settles lawsuit from Jeffrey Epstein accusers, scuttling Leon Black deposition
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Doomsday Believers No Longer Fringe: Study Suggests They’re A Third Of America
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‘It Doesn’t Need to Be Here’: The Right Vilifies a Muslim School in Alabama
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Rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric by GOP sparks uproar on Capitol Hill
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Some GOP donors plot shadow 'draft Rubio' 2028 effort as his star rises: SourcesVance-Rubio rivalry put into sharp contrast by Iran war
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Trump rushes to defend Fox host from Megyn Kelly’s insults
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Kennedy Center board unanimously approves shutdown plan
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The Tesla Influencers Leaving the ‘Cult’
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As states scrap for congressional seats, Virginia could tip the scales
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Dems eye flipping Mar-a-Lago’s state seat in warning to Trump
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The Democrats are about to make a trillion-dollar mistake
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Conservative lobbyist accused of trying to extort client
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Vance embraces ‘fraud czar’ role, Dems plan to make it a 2028 liability
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Inside Noem’s tense relationship with controversial DHS inspector general
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Army general left classified maps on train, concussed after ‘overindulgence’ in alcohol: Inspector general report
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Crenshaw on primary defeat: GOP voters bought into ‘misinformation’
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Tech:

The hidden AI risk for workers isn't just unemployment — it's a pay cut, former Salesforce AI CEO says
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Minimum Wage Hikes Accelerate the Robot Revolution
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Tech industry rallies behind Anthropic in Pentagon fight
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Autos:

Higher gas prices spark a surge of search interest in EVs
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Bicycles:

Rad Power Bikes given new life after acquisition
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Publishing:

Filing Alert: Baker & Taylor Chapter 11
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Non-Profits:

'They stole from us': Colorado charity cut off from $28K after donation platform files for bankruptcy
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Court ruling could bankrupt Greenpeace after Dakota Access pipeline protests
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Consumer Finance:

Bank Of America Corp Says Credit Card Charge-Off Rate Was 2.24% In Feb 2026JPMorgan Chase – credit card delinquency rate 0.92% at February 2026 end
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Student Debt:

District Court rules bankruptcy objections did not void student loan debt
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Consumer Protection:

CFPB Told It Must Request Funds From Fed
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Horse Racing:

Hawthorne Race Course secures $16M loan during Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Illinois Horsemen Get Voice in Hawthorne Bankruptcy
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  New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (56 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (8 new filings today)
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Bankruptcy Statistics:

Senior Citizens in New York are Going Bankrupt as Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Find Out Why
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Mass Torts:

Quartz Cutters Are Falling Ill. Countertop Makers Want Protection From Congress.
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Buffalo Diocese Seeks Reversal of 'Opt-Out' Liability Ruling
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LA Judge Sets Aside $950 M J&j Talc Punitive Award
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Venue:

Multi-Color Defeats Bankruptcy Venue Challenge With New Jersey Bank Account
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UCC:

When Can a One-Letter Mistake Written Before a Bankruptcy Cost $500,000 After?
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Aviation:

Spirit to focus on Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, New York and Detroit after leaving bankruptcySpirit Pushes Premium Pivot for Bankruptcy Exit
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British Airways cancels Dubai flights until summer
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War may bring lasting change to the airline business
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Flying in America is about to get more expensive and less fun
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More airport disruptions expected as TSA agents quit amid first weekend without full pay
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Rich Palm Beach Residents Seethe as Trump Diverts Flights Over Their Homes
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A drone strike near Dubai's airport has unleashed a fresh round of travel chaos, with multiple flights being diverted
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Education:

Many US adults are skipping parenting or having fewer kids – and it’s forcing schools to close
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Professors Are Changing What They Teach, Even Far from Trump’s Gaze
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Agribusiness:

California lawmakers urge federal government to help peach growers dropped by Del Monte
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Minnesota loses 1,300 farms to bankruptcy between 2024 and 2025
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Why Insect Farming Startups Are Going Bankrupt
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Shelf shortages feared after legendary 80-year-old fruit grower collapses into bankruptcy
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Food/Beverage:

Bankrupt Fat Brands looks headed for a sale process
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Popeyes restaurant closures are mounting after bankruptcy filing
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Beloved sandwich franchisee files for bankruptcy with 15 restaurants at risk
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Subway franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with 15 restaurants at risk
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Domino's franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcyDomino’s Pizza Franchise Operator Declares Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Utilities:

Hawaiian Electric Industries receives preliminary court approval for $100 million derivative settlement
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Fintech:

MoCaFi files for bankruptcy
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Media:

Massive Atlantic City film studio files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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FCC chair invites bipartisan backlash as MAGA battle with press intensifies
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Crypto:

Filing Alert: BlockFills Chapter 11Crypto’s Latest Bankruptcy: What Went Wrong At BlockfillsBlockFills Files for Chapter 11 Amid Asset Freeze — A Warning Sign for Crypto?
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Filing Alert: Goliath Ventures Chapter 11
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Bankman-Fried’s Mom Told to Not Call Court on Son’s Behalf
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Mail:

US Postal Service to ask Congress for urgent reforms to survive beyond next year
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Amazon overtakes US Postal Service as largest parcel carrier
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UK:

Blue Owl tipped UK mortgage lender Century into insolvencyBlue Owl tipped UK mortgage lender into insolvency after uncovering ‘irregularities’
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Judge Blocks MFS CEO's Bid to Oversee Unit of Failed Lender
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Thames Water creditors offer £6.55bn in new debt to take formal controlThames Water Creditors Pitch Improved Rescue Offer to Ofwat
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EU:

Rethinking Insolvency Fragmentation in the EU
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Middle East War to Intensify Soaring European Corporate Distress
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Europe is also at risk from credit cockroaches
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MENA:

Mohammed bin Salman urges Trump to 'keep hitting Iran hard' - reportHow MBS’s bet on Iran backfired'Not our war': U.S. allies balk at Trump's Strait of Hormuz demandsEurope rules out joining Trump’s Hormuz armada Trump demands 'about 7' countries join coalition to police Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Defiant Trump says 'we don't need anybody'—but claims some countries will help open Strait of Hormuz Biggest NATO allies reject Trump’s Hormuz armada demand Will America’s Asian allies get dragged into the Iran war? Trump says some countries are not enthusiastic about helping unblock Hormuz Strait The Iran war through the eyes of Iranians European countries reject Trump’s call for help to reopen strait of Hormuz Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help Pope escalates call for ceasefire in IranIsrael Denies That It Is Running Out of Missile Interceptors Top admiral says US forces are hitting more than Iranian warships. They're destroying mines, drone boats, and torpedoes tooTrump briefed that Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is probably gayMojtaba Khamenei escaped death by seconds, leaked audio reveals Intrigue, Power Plays and Rivalries: Inside the Rise of Mojtaba Khamenei Israeli military destroys Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s plane as it plans for at least three more weeks of war Iran targets commerce as drone hits Dubai airport; Israel says war will go onThe Iran war reveals the limits of U.S. military powerIn Iraq, the U.S. Tried to Bring Allies on Board. Not in IranIran and U.S. have been in direct contact in recent days, sources sayUAE announces temporary closure of airspace as 'precautionary measure'Pro-Iran hackers claim Microsoft outage, vow to ramp up attacks on U.S. companiesTrump says war in Iran could end soon, but not this week
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Goldman’s top international execs say the Iran war has parallels to the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but there are key differences
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Iranian soccer players accepted asylum in Australia. Now, they're changing their minds.
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Israeli soldiers fire on family car in occupied West Bank, killing 4
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Australia:

Property developer accused of extortion through mysterious figure Mr International
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Cuba:

Cuba will allow nationals living abroad to invest in and own businesses on the island
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Cubans Intensify Protests After Sundown, Protected by the Night and Blackouts
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Cuba’s power system suffers total collapse
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Trump Says He Thinks He Will Have the 'Honor' of Taking Cuba
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Russia:

Inside the race to cut Russia off from the global internet
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