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Bankruptcy in California Isn’t Seen as a Trend - New York Times

07/13/12

moved toward bankruptcy this week, municipal bond analysts were questioning ... Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcies are extremely rare, and large ones are almost nonexistent. Of the 641 cases that have been filed since 1937, most have involved ...

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Bankruptcy filings down 21% in Tucson this year - Arizona Daily Star

07/13/12

The number of bankruptcy filings in Tucson fell 24 percent in June compared with June 2011, as filings statewide dropped 25 percent, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. But Chapter 11 business reorganization filings showed less ...

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Mike Lewis Attorneys Names Lea Keller as Partner of the Personal Injury Law Firm - Emailwire

07/13/12

The personal injury lawyers at Mike Lewis Attorneys have a wealth of knowledge and experience in auto injury claims, premises liability, dangerous drug litigation, product liability claims and bankruptcy litigation. Visit Mike Lewis Attorneys online at ...

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Sheriff, district attorney investigating city government in bankruptcy-bound San Bernardino - FOX News

07/13/12

That could exempt San Bernardino from a 60-day mediation period required under state law prior to a Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing. In the meantime, city officials are preparing a short-term budget to continue operations. Penman could file for ...

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Wadhwani & Shanfeld Now Offers Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Specialization - PRWeb

07/13/12

having filed more than 10,000 bankruptcy cases which helped to give clients a fresh start. Sherman Oaks, CA (PRWEB) July 13, 2012 Wadhwani & Shanfeld is pleased to announce that we have added Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to our list of specializations.

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Sheriff, district attorney investigating city government in bankruptcy-bound San Bernardino - FOX News

07/13/12

That could exempt San Bernardino from a 60-day mediation period required under state law prior to a Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing. In the meantime, city officials are preparing a short-term budget to continue operations. Penman could file for ...

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Sheriff, DA investigating bankruptcy-bound CA city - msnbc.com

07/13/12

That could exempt San Bernardino from a 60-day mediation period required under state law prior to a Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing. In the meantime, city officials are preparing a short-term budget to continue operations. Penman could file for bankruptcy ...

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Authorities probe San Bernardino, city mulls bankruptcy move - msnbc.com

07/13/12

(Reuters) - Authorities are investigating financially troubled San Bernardino, California, where the city council voted this week to approve a bankruptcy filing amid a claim by the city attorney that fraudulent accounting may have contributed to the city's problems.

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Sheriff, DA investigating bankruptcy-bound CA city - Boston Globe

07/13/12

where city officials voted this week to take the rare step of filing for bankruptcy. Sheriff-Coroner Rod Hoops said in a statement the investigation began at the request of city officials several months ago. City Attorney James Penman said ...

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