March 5, 2026

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Law:

‘We Have Zero Interest In Practicing U.S. Law’: Top UK Firm Opens Office In New York Anyway
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Trump Flip Flop in Law Firm Fights Fuels ‘Intimidation’ Suit
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Democrats To Kirkland & Ellis: For The Fourth Time, What Exactly Did You Promise Trump?
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The Gender Breakdown Of Biglaw Partner Moves
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Why ‘Fake It ‘Til You Make It’ Leaves Many Professionals Stuck
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What Happens To Your Resume After You Hit Send: What Legal Recruiters Wish You’d Done Differently
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Hogan Lovells’ NY Earnings Will Rival DC, London With Cadwalader
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Surveillance footage enters slapstick comedy TV genre, and that could be dangerous, lawyer says
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Struggle with police gets Jacksonville lawyer suspended for 18 months
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Pam Bondi rescinds policy banning politically appointed DOJ employees from attending partisan events
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Bondi claims 'right' to take over state bar investigations of her lawyers — or else Pam Bondi Wants Sole Power To Decide If DOJ Lawyers — Including Herself — Act UnethicallyTrump DOJ Pushes to Sideline State Bar Ethics Investigations
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When Kash Patel is under fire, FBI agents and staff get fired
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Justice Dept., Under Pressure From Trump, Fails to Build Autopen Case Against BidenDOJ quietly shelves Biden autopen investigation that Trump demanded
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Trump’s Fear Of Looking Like A Loser Becomes DOJ’s Embarrassing Legal Headache
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Epstein files: House committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi
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Kathryn Ruemmler To Give House Testimony After ‘Uncle Jeffrey’ Emails Spark Firestorm
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Trump Launches Attorney Recruiting Effort After Thousands Exited
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Pardoned Capitol rioter arrested for assault and battery on train near the Capitol: Police
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Half of Americans support abolishing ICE in record pollICE has spun a massive surveillance web. We talked to people caught in itWith partners who were in the country illegally, some American women choose to move to MexicoICE Could Be Barred From Polling StationsRadiohead Refuses To Be Motion Picture Soundtrack For ICE Propaganda Video
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U.S. court convicts Japanese mafia leader for conspiring to traffic nuclear material to Iran
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Comey catches DOJ saying one thing to bury Jack Smith's report, another to prosecute him
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Danilo Diazgranados: Navigating High-Stakes Legal Challenges from Enron to Maduro
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Elon Musk takes stand in Twitter shareholder trial accusing him of deflating stock before purchase
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3 generations of Vince Lombardi go to law school; 1 becomes a famous football coach
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Nancy Guthrie Sheriff Gives Update on New Video of Car Seen That NightNancy Guthrie Update as Forensic Expert Shares New Theory
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2 young girls found dead in suitcases in Cleveland were related, coroner says
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Resort owner not liable for grandson who committed murder, cannibalism, state supreme court says
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Dad left 1-year-old in illegally parked car that was impounded for days, police say
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Man 'looked back' at dying passenger in car he just obliterated and refused to call 911
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Disgruntled co-worker went to colleague's home after being fired and killed his wife
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Mom tried to ditch her son, 8, multiple times, including at cemetery and laundromat: Cops
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Man terrorized neighbors with a knife, stun baton, and bow and arrow: DA
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His animal rescue owed millions to a former worker. Rather than pay, feds say he hatched a plan to kidnap her
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Dad, daughter killed during Facebook Marketplace 'scam' for PlayStation 5, family says
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Man stabbed 4 women after crash on major highway in road rage rampage, killing 1: Police
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Man beat mother to death with wooden baseball bat during argument over silver coins: Cops
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Judges:

John Roberts Suffers The Slings And Arrows Of Pure Rage Trump
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Courts Must Defer to Immigration Judges on Asylum, Justices Say
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Here's how ugly it got between a judge and the lawyer she put in handcuffs
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Judge tears into ICE for 'pretextual' abuse of power and 'villainy' in habeas case
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The SCOTUS attorney switcheroo
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Birthright citizenship: an empirical analysis of supposedly originalist briefs
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The Tiny Court at the Center of a Massive Scramble to Get Tariff Money Back
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Federal Courts Consistently Check Trump’s Aggressive ICE Tactics, Shaping Immigration Policy
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Rise in judicial complaints related to more public criticism of judges, court watchers say
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Citing maintenance and management crisis, federal judiciary seeks control over courthouses
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Federal Circuit Dissents Plummet After Pauline Newman’s Ersatz Impeachment
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Judge faces discipline for wearing hat with Palestine flag to conference
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Wall Street:

S&P 500 futures are flat as oil prices rise amid U.S.-Iran conflict
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Layoffs:

Major retailer to close another Pa. distribution center; 435 people to be laid off
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Takeda Pharma Plans Major American Workforce Reductions
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SD Unified moves forward with 221 layoffs of classified employees
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Tech:

Wall Street Sees AI’s ‘Creative Destruction’ Coming For Entire Companies
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The economic question we forget to ask about AI
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Anthropic ban may threaten the military's AI advantage over China
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Anthropic CEO slams OpenAI’s Pentagon deal as ‘safety theatre’Defense experts defend Anthropic in letter to Congress, slam DoD for setting ‘dangerous precedent’
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Legal Clash Over Social Media Addiction Gains Momentum with Key Litigation Funder Backing
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Lawsuit alleges Google’s Gemini guided man to consider ‘mass casualty’ event before suicide
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Prediction Markets:

Bettors wagered $54 million on Khamenei’s death. Now they’re not getting paid.
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Entertainment:

Why Hollywood stars are fleeing to France
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Weddings:

Wedding photo company’s sudden bankruptcy leaves more than 100 Mass. couples scrambling
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Trucking:

Alabama trucking company files for bankruptcy, vows to emerge ‘stronger than ever’
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Economy:

US services activity in February expands most since 2022
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Why Iran war oil price shock won’t stop Fed pick Kevin Warsh from cutting interest rates
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Iran strikes risk more voter frustration on the economy with rising gas prices
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Top Fed Official, Wary of Inflation, Calls for Extended Rate Pause
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What a visit to a U.S. steel factory illuminates about the state of the economy
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Supreme Court Kills IEEPA Tariffs — Importers Cheer, Consumers … Not So MuchJudge Orders US to Stop Calculating Importers’ IEEPA TariffsU.S. court orders first steps toward issuing tariff refunds
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Record Numbers of Workers Are Raiding Their 401(k) Savings
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

Asking Rents Continue to Decline Year-over-year
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Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
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Florida Homeowners To Get $650-Million Insurance Break
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8535 Highfield Files Chapter 11 in District of Colorado
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Filing Alert: Ynez Shops Chapter 11
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Delinquencies Flatten Out Amid Signs Of Commercial Real Estate Recovery
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Municipalities:

Puerto Rico Regulators Investigate Law Firm Payments in Bankrupt Investment Fund Case
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PREPA retirement system asks bankruptcy court to keep pension charge in place, block local court suit to repeal it.
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Oil/Gas:

American gas bounty shielding consumers from war spikes, for now
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Celebs:

‘Real Housewives’ cast member files for bankruptcy, owes government $1.2MPinky Cole jokes she’s been kicked to the curb after bankruptcy filingPinky Cole Trolls Bankruptcy Headlines After RHOA Trailer Drops
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Nelson twins refused 'dishonorable' bankruptcy to protect father's legacy after inheriting millions in debt
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Judge rules against Deion Sanders' son Shilo in bankruptcy lawsuit
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Cardi B Is Back In Court And Determined To Beef With Tasha K ‘Foreva!’
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Boomer Esiason goes off about Odell Beckham Jr. allegedly filing for bankruptcyFact Check: Is Odell Beckham Jr. Bankrupt? Truth Behind Viral Social Media Rumor on LSU Alum
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Politics:

Tracking approval and key issues
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Gallup: Government Still Leads as Nation's Top Problem
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House lawmakers are heading for the exit at the fastest rate in decades
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House kills effort to release all congressional sex misconduct, harassment reports
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US launches military operations in EcuadorU.S., Ecuadorian military operations in Ecuador target drug traffickers
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A Joe Rogan-Blessed Democrat? James Talarico Draws Eyes of a Party Desperate For New Leaders Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats’ midterm hopes after Senate primary win Texas warning signs: 4 takeaways from the first primaries of 2026A perfect storm is lining up for Texas DemocratsDemocrats’ Pipe Dream of Turning Texas Blue Takes Step ForwardBiggest Winners and Losers from Texas PrimariesWhat 2026 Texas Senate Primary Says About GOP After TrumpDemocrats have flipped 9 seats in state legislative special elections under Trump while Republicans are at 0
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House Dems fume at Trump admin's "BS" Iran briefingHow Congress Is Reacting To The Iran ConflictCentrist Dems push softer Iran war powers measureTrump administration under fire as thousands of Americans are stranded in war zone Majority of voters disapprove of how Trump has handled Iran Senate to vote on reining in Trump's war powers amid Iran campaignJohnson: Congress will pass Iran war funding when ‘appropriate’Trump’s Iran war message marked by exaggerated threats and shifting, contradictory goalsTensions flare as lawmakers question Iran war’s costs, risks and strategyMarjorie Taylor Greene launches huge attack on Trump over Iran - 'What's his mental state'Cracks appear in Trump’s MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran warSenators clash over an Iran war resolution as Congress’ first vote on the conflict draws near
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Brutal night in Texas points to trouble ahead for House members
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House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Tony Gonzales over allegations of affair with aide who died by suicide
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The Grande Dame of the Epstein Files
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An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter’s alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff’s nomination
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Colorado Governor Signals He’ll Commute Sentence of Election Denier
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Shocking moment Kristi Noem is asked about having 'affair' with married staffer... as her husband watchesNoem says she lives in Coast Guard housing as security measure, pays rent
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GOP senator joins Capitol Police in attempt to forcibly remove anti-war protester during hearing
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Healthcare:

Now-bankrupt former hospital owner still owes $127M in taxes. Can CT recoup it?
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North Star seeks permission to hire Bloom’s Wintergreen and others to navigate bankruptcy and restructuringNorth Star can use credit to pay bills and employees for another week, but creditors say fiscal future looks grimNorth Star Health Alliance makes payroll without state help amid bankruptcy
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44 lawsuits target Kettering Health as patients claim injuries from cybersecurity attack
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Gen Z flocks to Chinese medicine as trust in US health system plummets: ‘It’s so personalized to being human’
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Summer Camps:

Judge declines to close Camp Mystic but bars construction on campus hit by flooding
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Food/Beverage:

After bankruptcy, breastaurant chain closes more restaurants
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Popular restaurant with locations in BR, NOLA, and Lafayette files for bankruptcy protectionTsunami Sushi Restaurants In Louisiana File For Bankruptcy
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Rogue Napa Valley wine tycoon gets massive fine for secret rule breaking, faces bankruptcy
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Coal:

Hiltzik: Trump's love affair with coal won't save the industry from extinction
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Private Credit:

Investors poured billions into private credit. Now many are rushing for the exits
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Blackstone's recent issues are the latest hit to private credit. Here's a timeline of events that have spooked investors.
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Hotels:

New Miami hotel three blocks from the beach collapses into bankruptcy after just 2 years
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Fintech:

Revolut applies for US banking license in push to crack American market
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New Bankruptcy Opinions
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Bankruptcy Court Web/Pacer Site Directory

Recent Ch. 11 Filings (57 new filings today)
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Recent Ch. 11 Adversary Proceeding Filings (5 new filings today)
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Mass Torts:

2 more people sue KidsPeace. Now there are 5 pending child sexual abuse claims
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Primary Carrier’s Insolvency Triggers Excess Carrier’s Obligation
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Vanderbilt Minerals Files for Bankruptcy Due to Asbestos Lawsuits
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Baltimore Archdiocese bankruptcy case could soon end
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Aviation:

Spirit Airlines slashes international routes as network shrinks further
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Brazil’s Azul Buoyed By American, United Investments
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Iran war threatens $11.7 trillion global travel industry as passengers get caught in crossfire
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Climate:

The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds
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With time running out, snow drought and warm weather raise wildfire risk in the West
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Mail:

US Postal Service hiring restructuring advisers as it could run out of money in 2027
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Horse Racing:

Hawthorne Thoroughbred Meet Gets Important Funding Go-Aheads After Two-Day Bankruptcy HearingJudge in Hawthorne Bankruptcy Case Approves Funds for Track Conversion'Certain Signs Of Optimism' For Thoroughbred Meet At Hawthorne
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Cannabis:

Four hospitalized in New Jersey cannabis oil refinery explosion felt across three states and shelter in place ordered
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Fraud:

Baker Donelson Faces Trial Over Alleged Involvement in Timber Ponzi Scheme
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Court Orders Receivership of Goliath Ventures in Ongoing $328M Crypto Fraud Investigation
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Caastle Founder Pleads Guilty To $300 Million Fraud Scheme
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Retailing:

Retailer Eddie Bauer cancels auction for 174 storesRCS Puts 174 Eddie Bauer Leases on the MarketHundreds of Eddie Bauer locations at risk as bankruptcy shake-up rages on
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Iconic national business retailer Staples closing stores
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NM: American Home Furniture & Mattress files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Assisted Living:

Genesis leaders in line for $10M in bonuses if they maintain occupancy, performance during bankruptcyThey’ve come too far to cheap out now
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Agribusiness:

Iconic Calif. cannery bankruptcy leaves hundreds laid off and $550M in farm losses
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1,300 farms lost in Minnesota as bankruptcies impact farmers across the country
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Movie Theaters:

iPic movie theater chain files for bankruptcy
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UK:

Barclays owed about £500 mil by collapsed UK lender MFS
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Investors mull ‘collective action’ after collapse of MFS
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Pub industry ‘screaming for a reset’ amid wave of closures, says Shepherd Neame boss
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Manroland Sheetfed files for insolvency in order to restructure
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Opus Restructuring & Insolvency opens Sheffield office in regional expansion
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Glaisyers ETL welcomes new insolvency and restructuring partner
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Simply Corporate Welcomes Lisa Ion as Insolvency Practitioner
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EU:

Europe confronts threat of another energy crisis
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MENA:

U.S. Widens Recall of Diplomatic Staff to Include Pakistan, Cyprus, Oman and Saudi Arabia Iraq plunged into nationwide blackout as US tells citizens to leave immediatelyThe U.S. insists the Iran conflict won’t be a ‘forever war.’ Experts beg to differThe Coming Invasion of IranIran Vows to Escalate Attacks as Trump Hails Progress in WarA split Senate votes against measure to constrain Trump's authorities in IranThousands of Kurdish fighters launch ground offensive into Iran against regime, official saysIran's Grand Ayatollah issues Fatwa against USIran's 'new Supreme Leader' after Khamenei killed was 'treated for impotency'War with Iran has ‘only just begun,’ Hegseth saysTrump claims America can fight "forever," but munitions are limited Trump administration could order U.S. manufacturers to make more munitions amid Iran war Top defense officials push back on concerns about US munitions shortageStrikes kill head of Iranian unit that plotted to assassinate Trump: Hegseth Iranian warship torpedoed by submarine in first US incident of its kind since WWIIU.S. has struck or sunk over 20 Iranian ships, CENTCOM saysIran shows off underground ‘Missile City’ of suicide drones & rockets wreaking havoc across Middle EastDespite Misgivings, UK and France Deploy Ships and PlanesGlobal Leaders Brace for the Fallout From a Fast Metastasizing War Here are all the countries now involved in the Iran conflictUAE considers striking Iranian missile sites as regional war spreads NATO Air Defenses Shoot Down Iranian Missile Headed Toward TurkeyIsrael threatens Ayatollah Khamenei’s successor will be ‘unequivocal target for elimination’ — as his son emerges as front-runner to replace himThe Trump-Netanyahu call that changed the Middle EastAmericans trying to evacuate Middle East frustrated with government responseDubai influencers’ lives of luxury interrupted by Iran strikes: ‘The image of safety has been shattered’The missiles hit the gulf with no warning. Then the escape planning beganThe 5 Ways Khamenei’s Iran Survival Plan Haunts TrumpSpecial units may be operating in Iran: 'Carrying out missions that could ignite the imagination'
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Shippers and oil traders seek details on Trump’s convoy plan
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Cuba:

With Fuel Running Out, Cuba’s Tourism Is Collapsing
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US, Cuba Make Competing Policy Tweaks as Island Suffers Blackout
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Massive grid failure leaves two-thirds of Cuba without power
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Spain:

Spain’s government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House
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Venezuela:

Venezuela says it will move at ‘Trump speed’ to unlock mineral wealth
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Venezuela and US Probe Secret Oil Deals
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Trump Sends Interior Secretary to Venezuela to Push Oil, Mining
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Venezuela’s key oil hub nears seven-year export high under U.S. watch
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China:

China is about to show the world its plan to win the future
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China sets lowest growth target since 1991 as economy struggles to keep momentum
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Trump's China summit with Xi Jinping just got a lot more complicated
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