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Morning Scan: Ocwen, Wells Fargo Scrap Deal; De-Risking as 'Fig Leaf' for Banks

11/14/14

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The Rate Hike Waiting Game: The Federal Reserve may push its timeline for raising interest rates back from mid-2015 if wage growth fails to improve, according to articles in both the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. The fact that more people are quitting their jobs suggests the labor market may be tightening, according to the Journal, but there are other signs that strong pay increases may be a ways...

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The Daily Docket: Denmark’s O.W. Bunker U.S. Units File for Chapter 11

11/14/14
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O.W. Bunker

Denmark’s O.W. Bunker AS on Thursday placed its U.S.

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Zombie Debt and the Metaphysics of Discharge

11/13/14

The NYT has a piece about credit reporting of so-called "zombie debt"--debt that has been discharged in bankruptcy.  Apparently the US Trustee Program is investigating various creditors in connection with this debt.

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‘Jeopardy!’ Champs Have a Go at ‘Debt’

11/13/14

Much to our delight, Wednesday night’s “Jeopardy!” episode included a category seemingly custom made for Bankruptcy Beat readers. For those who missed it, “Cause of Debt” included five debt-laden questions that at times stumped the contestants (Tournament of Champions contestants, no less).

How would you have done on last night’s show? Take the quiz to find out.

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Fix the Female Executive Shortage with Data, Dialogue, and Janet Yellen

11/13/14

Transparency about the diversity of companiesÂ' workforces can promote the hiring and advancement of women, while role models like Janet Yellen help pave the way for more female leaders.

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11/13/14

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When Not to File for Bankruptcy

11/13/14

Filing for bankruptcy is actually a very serious step and, unless properly approached, may lead to unfortunate consequences. Bankruptcy is filed in a U.S Bankruptcy Court - a Court that actually has so much power that it can actually stop the U.S. Supreme Court from acting - let alone virtually almost all Court in the entire United States  and in theory possibly any Court in the world.

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The Daily Docket: Dendreon Clears First Bankruptcy Hearing

11/13/14

Dendreon Corp. on Wednesday cleared its first bankruptcy court hearing, launching a process in which lenders owed $620 million have agreed to take less than half that amount from anyone willing to buy the cancer-drug-making business. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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Creating A 'Win-Win' in M&A, Part III: BB&T Alum John Allison on Selling A Deal

11/13/14

BB&T successfully bought a number of thrifts in the aftermath of the S&L crisis. Retired BB&T CEO John Allison explains his companyÂ's success while discussing how he sold deals to leaders of target institutions. Part 3 of 5.

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What Republicans' Election Win Means for Housing Reform

11/13/14

Republicans are unlikely to push the ball forward on reform of the federal housing agencies, but Congress has a number of other opportunities to make changes that will encourage mortgage lending.

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