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Judge makes clear: 2003 is not relevant in bankruptcy case - Dallas Morning News (blog)

05/21/12

American Airlines employees took a battering in 2003 when the airline secured major concessions from the unions and non-unionized employees, and the unions have brought up those employee sacrifices in bankruptcy court. However, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean ...

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As fees escalate, more people are finding they can not seek bankruptcy protection - New York Daily News

05/21/12

He might be willing to charge less. Think twice about representing yourself Bankruptcy law is complicated. If you make a mistake, it could cause your case to be dismissed, putting you at a further disadvantage. When you represent yourself ...

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Lender, trustee deal will allow sale of State Fair in one piece - Richmond Times-Dispatch

05/21/12

A deal has been reached that clears the way for the sale of the State Fair of Virginia as a going ... The deal between lawyers for a lender group and the bankruptcy trustee still needs court approval. A hearing has been set for Wednesday.

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Bankruptcy case reveals Va mansion deteriorating - Myfoxdc.com

05/21/12

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The historic Carter's Grove mansion near Williamsburg is in serious disrepair. The Virginian-Pilot (http://bit.ly/JwHPfz) says a grim picture of the 257-year-old landmark has emerged in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Norfolk. A judge heard ...

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Publisher Houghton Mifflin files for Chapter 11 - MyFox Houston

05/21/12

NEW YORK -- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday after striking a deal with its creditors to slash more than $3 billion in debt off its balance sheets. The textbook publisher plans to fund its ...

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Google pays $10M for TeraHop patents: Sale to help investors in fraud case recoup cash - GeekWire

05/21/12

Big technology companies are searching everywhere for patents, looking to protect themselves from future litigation. Now ... TeraHop flopped last year, filing for bankruptcy protection in September. A court-appointed receivership was established ...

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When You Should File Medical Bankruptcy - jdsupra.com

05/21/12

All this is enough to put a major strain in anyone’s budget. When you are faced with insurmountable and escalating medical bills, one option is to file for bankruptcy. But given the nature of medical conditions that often require ongoing treatment and ...

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McDonald Hopkins' attorney Ned Milenkovich reappointed to Illinois State Board of Pharmacy - Sacramento Bee

05/21/12

The firm's comprehensive legal services are provided by teams of specialized attorneys and professionals in areas such as business law, litigation, business restructuring and bankruptcy, estate planning, government affairs, healthcare ...

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - Huffington Post

05/21/12

May 21 (Reuters) - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers Inc, whose textbooks have been a staple in American schoolhouses for decades, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday after agreeing with creditors to eliminate $3.1 billion of ...

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Bankruptcy case reveals Va. mansion deteriorating - WTOP

05/21/12

NORFOLK, Va. - The historic Carter's Grove mansion near Williamsburg is in serious disrepair. The Virginian-Pilot ( http://bit.ly/JwHPfz) says a grim picture of the 257-year-old landmark has emerged in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Norfolk.

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