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The Daily Docket: Hostess Gets ‘Flood’ of Interest in Its Brands

11/26/12
Zumapress.com

Hostess Brands Inc. said it received a “flood” of interest for its brands and assets since announcing its liquidation.

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The Daily Docket: Hostess to Liquidate

11/16/12
Reuters

Hostess Brands Inc., the maker of iconic treats such as Twinkies and traditional pantry staple Wonder Bread, said Friday it is shuttering its plants and will seek to liquidate the 82-year-old business.

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The Daily Docket: Hostess to Liquidate if Strikes Continue

11/15/12
Associated Press

Hostess Brands Inc. announced Wednesday that it would move to liquidate its iconic baking business if striking union members didn’t return to work by Thursday evening.

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Warring AMF Attorneys Ally Over Bowling Alley Love

11/14/12
Everett Collection

AMF Bowling Worldwide Inc. and its unhappy junior lenders may differ on the path of the bowling alley operator’s restructuring, but they share a love of the game.

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The Daily Docket: Overseas Shipholding Files for Bankruptcy

11/14/12

Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the tanker company looks to significantly reduce its debt burden. Read the article in Daily Bankruptcy Review.

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AMF’s Bankruptcy Spares Bowlers

11/13/12
Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images

Dudes of the world, mix up some White Russians and relax. AMF says its bankruptcy filing won’t halt bowling at its lanes around the U.S.

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The Daily Docket: AMF Bowling Enters Bankruptcy

11/13/12

Bowling-center operator AMF Bowling Worldwide Inc. sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday after reaching a deal with key creditors to restructure its debt. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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The Daily Docket: JeffCo Anniversary Edition

11/12/12

A year into Jefferson County, Ala.’s historic bankruptcy, its elected leaders aren’t the ones who are fully in control of the case’s direction. Neither are the brightest attorneys hired by Wall Street banks to protect their $3.2 billion investment in the sewer system for state’s most populated county. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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Consulting Firm That Once Advised Gadhafi Enters Chapter 11

11/08/12
Associated Press
Monitor Co. Group filed for bankruptcy this week.
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