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Dewey, SFO’s Alderman, Sullivan, Akin Gump: Business of Law - Bloomberg

04/23/12

“The firm has not hired a bankruptcy attorney and I think I would know if ... Jeffrey Kessler, head of litigation; and Charles Landgraf, who runs the Washington office and the legislative and public policy group, according to the letter.

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Florida Foreclosure and Short Sale Experts Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure without Bankruptcy - PRWeb

04/22/12

Florida foreclosure and short sale experts have the unfortunate task of viewing the face of foreclosure from the ground level. The process to stop foreclosure is complicated and some homeowners face challenges that other homeowners do not face during ...

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American makes its case against union contracts - Associated Press

04/22/12

NEW YORK (AP) -- Lawyers for American Airlines and its labor unions argued Monday in federal bankruptcy court over the best course ... American is expected to take the entire week to make its case. That will be followed by a two-week break ...

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American makes its case against union contracts - Associated Press

04/22/12

NEW YORK (AP) -- Lawyers for American Airlines and its labor unions argued Monday in federal bankruptcy court over the best course ... American is expected to take the entire week to make its case. That will be followed by a two-week break ...

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AA unions rally outside bankruptcy court - United Press International

04/22/12

But even the Allied Pilots Association concedes the union's argument is just about a lost cause. In the past 33 bankruptcy cases that involved asking permission to cancel union contracts, management has prevailed every time, the APA said.

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The case against Lehman Brothers - CBS News

04/22/12

The federal bankruptcy court appointed Anton Valukas ... 2,200-page report was the finding that there was enough evidence for a prosecutor to bring a case against top Lehman officials and one of the nation's top accounting firms for misleading ...

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Arson ruling, bankruptcy retain eyesore - NWI.com

04/22/12

Town Attorney Michael Deppe said the owner of the home has filed for bankruptcy, and the home is protected due to the filing. He said Merrillville could seek relief in bankruptcy court, which would allow the town to repair the home. Deppe said the ...

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Porter County Council candidates concerned about animal shelter, hospital sale money - Chicago Sun-Times

04/22/12

Whitten, of Porter Township, is a bankruptcy attorney and former Lake Station police ... He would like to see the interest from the sale of the hospital — but not the principle — spent on economic development. “There needs to be more emphasis on ...

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General Maritime Announces Agreement With Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and Other Creditors - Yahoo Finance

04/22/12

The Bankruptcy Court agreed to hear a motion to approve the ... "Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions ...

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AMR to Request Throwing Out Union Contracts - msnbc.com

04/22/12

Second, while American has been staggering with billions in losses and a crushing debt load, its long-time competitors have reorganized in Chapter 11 and have thrived: Delta, United, and US Airways were all profitable in 2011. Third, although American's ...

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