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Kodak Claims Apple Is Interfering in Its Patents Sale - PC World

06/20/12

Kodak, which filed for bankruptcy in January, filed earlier this month a court motion seeking approval for confidential bidding for the auction of its digital patent portfolio, that it expects will be completed by August. The patents are to be auctioned ...

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Former Dewey Partners Urged to Reach Quick Settlement - Law.com

06/20/12

(Until Dewey's May 28 bankruptcy, Meyer served as the firm's longtime general ... the firms' estates have brought litigation against the firms where former partners have landed using so-called clawback suits seeking the return of profits brought ...

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Stockton Slide to Bankruptcy Measured in More Funerals - Bloomberg

06/20/12

“We wanted to move, and Stockton took his life.” The City Council has agreed to give City Manager Bob Deis the power to pursue a bankruptcy filing if the talks with creditors aren’t fruitful. “We’re hopeful that it will come to a ...

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Jeffrey Court Unveils Its Newest Tile Collection; Chapter 11 - Align - PR Inside

06/20/12

/EINPresswire.com/ Jeffrey Court, Inc. officially announces the launch of its newest tile collection, "Align," an all new minimalist chapter showcasing a wide variety of field tiles, mosaics, decorative and architectural moulding elements made out of ...

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As Burr Oak settlement payments arrive, old wounds reopen - Chicago Tribune

06/19/12

His daughter's grave was among those that could not be located, he said. And now, after years of complicated bankruptcy hearings, the case that Lewis and thousands of others filed against the cemetery had been resolved. Related Burr Oak Cemetery ...

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As Burr Oak settlement payments arrive, old wounds reopen - Chicago Tribune

06/19/12

"The compensation is highly inadequate," said Tom Leahy, an attorney who represented 66 clients in a lawsuit that was folded into the bankruptcy settlement. "I can tell you, what happened at Burr Oak was an emotionally traumatic event.

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Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy - Examiner

06/19/12

There are three different types of bankruptcy, but Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the two types of bankruptcy that can be filed by individuals.  If you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, it is important to understand the difference between ...

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ResCap portfolios generate bids - Pioneer Press

06/19/12

Looming bond payments and mounting litigation over soured mortgage securities prompted ResCap to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 14 in a move intended to help Ally sever itself from legal exposure. As part of the bankruptcy filing ...

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Filing Bankruptcy – What’s Holding You Back? - jdsupra.com

06/19/12

If you live in the area of Coachella Valley of California (Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Indio, etc.) and you need to speak with an attorney about bankruptcy, estate planning and probate, real estate tax deferred exchanges, small business ...

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Kolesar & Leatham attorneys named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by national legal publication - PRLog (free press release)

06/19/12

Cook was recognized for his practice in health care, Eisner for real estate law, Leatham for bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights, and Spangler for construction litigation. Super Lawyers also recognizes Rising Stars, the top up-and-coming attorneys in the ...

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