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General Maritime Plan to Be Approved by Bankruptcy Judge - Businessweek

05/03/12

“The plan is fair and equitable,” Glenn said, noting that it restructures more than $1.3 billion in pre-bankruptcy debt. The plan’s terms will cancel all of General Maritime’s old stock, giving nothing to holders of 121.7 million common share

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Hawker Beechcraft files for bankruptcy protection - Findlaw.com

05/03/12

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Hawker Beechcraft filed for bankruptcy protection Thursday in the latest blow to Wichita's beleaguered aircraft industry, with the company saying it had reached an agreement with many creditors on a plan to restructure its debt.

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Was it Smart for ‘Octomom’ to Declare Bankruptcy? - Time

05/03/12

The bankruptcy might give Suleman a fresh start, but the filing means that her creditors — which include a Christian school and her own father — are out of luck.  Suleman filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, in which a debtor’s assets are ...

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Hawker Beechcraft files for bankruptcy protection - Times and Democrat

05/03/12

Aircraft maker Hawker Beechcraft filed for bankruptcy protection Thursday after reaching agreement with the majority of its secured lenders and bondholders on a plan to restructure its massive debt. Hawker Beechcraft, which is based in Wichita, Kan.,

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Hawker Beechcraft files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy - KWCH.com

05/03/12

Other airlines, including Delta and United have undergone reorganization to cut costs and restructure. Chapter 11 is different than Chapter 7. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a company ceases all operations and assets are sold off.

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General Maritime Plan to Be Approved by Bankruptcy Judge - Bloomberg

05/03/12

“The plan is fair and equitable,” Glenn said, noting that it restructures more than $1.3 billion in pre-bankruptcy debt. The plan’s terms will cancel all of General Maritime’s old stock, giving nothing to holders of 121.7 million common share

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Business calendar for May 7-12 [The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville] - Businessweek

05/03/12

$15, includes dinner. (904) 288-8500 or sanjoserotary.org. Life After Bankruptcy Workshops, Session 2: "What Can I Do Differently Now," 7 p.m. Tuesday; Session 3: "Damage Control," 7 p.m. May 15; Session 4: "Financial Resources for the Future ...

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Hawker Beechcraft files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy - KWCH.com

05/03/12

Other airlines, including Delta and United have undergone reorganization to cut costs and restructure. Chapter 11 is different than Chapter 7. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a company ceases all operations and assets are sold off.

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 7 Steps: Credit Counseling & Filing Day - jdsupra.com

05/03/12

One might think the real work begins once your bankruptcy is actually filed with the bankruptcy court. However, I take the approach that if we are thorough and complete in the preparation of the bankruptcy petition, schedules and other required documents ...

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The Daily Docket: Lehman Trustee Reaches Customer-Repayment Deal

05/03/12
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The trustee winding down Lehman Brothers brokerage has reached agreement with its former parent and its U.K.

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