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OxyContin maker Purdue files for bankruptcy. What does that mean for opioid lawsuits? - The Daily Briefing

09/17/19

OxyContin maker Purdue files for bankruptcy. What does that mean for opioid lawsuits?  The Daily Briefing

Purdue Pharma on Sunday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a tentative settlement the drugmaker reached with nearly two dozen states and thousands ...

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House committee seeks to amend U.S. financial oversight law for Puerto Rico - NBCNews.com

09/17/19

House committee seeks to amend U.S. financial oversight law for Puerto Rico  NBCNews.com

A U.S. House of Representatives committee will take up a proposal next month to amend a 2016 federal law that created a financial oversight board for Puerto ...

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Trial For Tubbs Fire Victims’ Claims Against PG&E Set For January - CBS San Francisco

09/17/19

Trial For Tubbs Fire Victims’ Claims Against PG&E Set For January  CBS San Francisco

SANTA ROSA (CBS SF) – A San Francisco Superior Court judge on Monday set a Jan. 7 date for a trial on claims against PG&E by a small group of elderly and ...

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Drowning in Bills? Here Are 3 Ways to Get Debt Relief - Yahoo Finance

09/17/19

Drowning in Bills? Here Are 3 Ways to Get Debt Relief  Yahoo Finance

Debt relief is an umbrella term that refers to the multiple ways you can tame your debt and maybe even have all or part of it forgiven — that is, wiped out.

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The real-world impact of the trade war - Axios

09/17/19

The real-world impact of the trade war  Axios

The impact of tariffs has been difficult to quantify because U.S. retailers that pay them can choose whether or not to pass the costs on to customers. In an effort to ...

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What to Do When You Can't Repay Private Student Loans - The Motley Fool

09/17/19

What to Do When You Can't Repay Private Student Loans  The Motley Fool

If you can't keep up with private student loan payments, there are a number of ways you may be able to ease that burden.

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US diocese files bankruptcy - The Catholic Universe

09/17/19

US diocese files bankruptcy  The Catholic Universe

In the wake of nearly 50 lawsuits filed against it since New York's Child Victims Act took effect on 14th August, the Diocese of Rochester filed for reorganisation ...

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Reliance Comm unit ‘GCX’ files for bankruptcy after missing $350 mn bond payment - The News Minute

09/17/19

Reliance Comm unit ‘GCX’ files for bankruptcy after missing $350 mn bond payment  The News Minute

Anil Ambani's troubles don't seem to be getting over anytime soon. Yet another firm from his stable has filed for bankruptcy after missing a bond payment.

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Bankruptcies - Business West

09/17/19

Bankruptcies  Business West

The following bankruptcy petitions were recently filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Readers should confirm all information with the court. Almeida, Dana L.

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