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Federal bankruptcy judge Alexander L. Paskay dies - Tampa Bay Online

04/28/12

Alexander L. Paskay, a long-serving federal bankruptcy judge in Tampa, died this week. He was 89. Paskay was known as a jurist with a sense of humor, thick Hungarian accent, a curiosity in the courtroom, and a dedication to mentoring law students ...

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Maclaren USA Evades Court Investigation Of Its Puzzling Bankruptcy - Huffington Post

04/27/12

The type of bankruptcy that Maclaren USA declared, Chapter 7, calls for its total dissolution without the possibility for a restructuring. It also puts a halt to all pending lawsuits. "There's a lot of red flags making us scratch our heads and ...

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ResCap Chap. 11 could KO Ally - New York Post

04/27/12

Ally Financial could sustain losses of between $400 million and $1.25 billion in the event of a bankruptcy filing by its troubled Residential Capital mortgage unit, the government-owned auto lender said in a securities filing yesterday. ResCap is ...

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Lawyers in Milwaukee archdiocese bankruptcy case seek mediator - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

04/27/12

The Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee, which faces more than a dozen civil fraud lawsuits over its handling of clergy sex abuse cases, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January. As the case proceeds, we'll have updates, analysis ...

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Settlement proposed for Reddy Ice shareholders - Dallas Morning News

04/27/12

Reddy Ice Holdings Inc. and its subsidiary Reddy Ice Corp. sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month under the weight of a heavy debt load. Attorneys Friday announced a proposed settlement of a class-action case filed by ...

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Ally says unit's bankruptcy could cost $1.25 billion - The Guardian

04/27/12

(Reuters) - Ally Financial Inc could sustain losses of between $400 million (245 million pounds) and $1.25 billion in the event of a bankruptcy filing by its troubled Residential Capital LLC mortgage unit, the government-owned auto lender said ...

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Glendale edges toward Phoenix Coyotes deal - AZCentral.com

04/27/12

When the NHL bought the team at the bankruptcy auction in late 2009 ... A 2009 study the consultant completed for Glendale assumed all city sales-tax hauls at Westgate and fees from the arena would halt if the team left, adding up to a $500 ...

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Bankruptcy Judge OKs 4Kids' $10M Sale Of Yu-Gi-Oh Rights - site.law360.com

04/27/12

Law360, New York (April 27, 2012, 7:46 PM ET) -- A New York bankruptcy judge granted approval Friday to bidding procedures and a $10 million stalking horse agreement for 4Kids Entertainment Inc.'s assets related to the popular Japanese animated show “Yu ...

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Bankruptcy Judge OKs 4Kids' $10M Sale Of Yu-Gi-Oh Assets - site.law360.com

04/27/12

Law360, New York (April 27, 2012, 7:46 PM ET) -- A New York bankruptcy judge granted approval Friday to bidding procedures and a $10 million stalking horse agreement for 4Kids Entertainment Inc.'s assets related to the popular Japanese animated show “Yu ...

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Ally says unit's bankruptcy could cost $1.25 billion - Reuters UK

04/27/12

(Reuters) - Ally Financial Inc could sustain losses of between $400 million (245 million pounds) and $1.25 billion in the event of a bankruptcy filing by its troubled Residential Capital LLC mortgage unit, the government-owned auto lender said ...

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