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Dewey & LeBoeuf retains bankruptcy counsel, role unclear - msnbc.com

04/20/12

Albert Togut, who has represented several major companies in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is working with at least one member of the firm's new management team, one of the sources said. Togut did not respond to several messages seeking comment. A spokesman for ...

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Dewey & LeBoeuf retains bankruptcy counsel, role unclear - YAHOO!

04/20/12

The hiring of Togut does not necessarily mean Dewey is planning a bankruptcy filing. For example, the firm could be looking for legal help to renegotiate its debt. One partner who recently left Dewey said the firm could be preparing for a so-called ...

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Dewey & LeBoeuf Considers Prepackaged Bankruptcy - New York Times

04/20/12

Dewey & LeBoeuf is contemplating a prearranged bankruptcy filing, in which the ailing law firm would reach an agreement with its creditors over a reorganization plan while simultaneously combining with another firm, according to a person with ...

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Suits against airline stayed in wake of bankruptcy filing - Buffalo News

04/20/12

Skretny put a hold on the suits because of Pinnacle’s recent bankruptcy filing. The airline’s bankruptcy case means the families of loved ones in the crash who have not yet settled their lawsuits will have to wait an undetermined amount of time.

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All or nothing on fair? - Free Lance-Star

04/20/12

After meeting with officials from Hanover and Caroline counties as well as the creditors in the State Fair of Virginia’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, the auctioneer is strongly leaning toward giving prospective buyers just two choices ...

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Kodak CEO's pay was reduced in 2011 - Democrat and Chronicle

04/20/12

And it also saw CEO Antonio M. Perez take a financial whack. For the 12 months leading up to Kodak filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Perez received salary and cash bonuses totaling $1.47 million and $396,000 worth of stock.

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Orlando Bankruptcy Lawyers Clark & Washington Find Inspiration in Gary Busey's Bankruptcy Filing - PR-USA.net

04/20/12

Even Academy Award nominated actor Gary Busey has recently had to file for personal bankruptcy. According to public record, Busey filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in California in February, 2012. The actor, known for his feature movie performances and recent ...

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AMR loses $1.66 billion as bankruptcy-related charges take a big bite [The Dallas Morning News] - Businessweek

04/20/12

financial advisors and others working on the bankruptcy case. Its results were released without a conference call with industry analysts. But J.P. Morgan airline analyst Jamie Baker brought up American during Southwest Airlines Co.'s earnings call Thursday.

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Bankruptcy Partner Madlyn Gleich Primoff of Kaye Scholer Finalist for Women in Business Law Award - 24-7PressRelease.com

04/20/12

"With more than 25 years of experience in representing global financial institutions in many well-known bankruptcy and litigation cases, I hope to provide guidance and lead as a mentor to the women of Cornell University." The President's Council of Cornell ...

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David Drumm's wife reaches settlement - Cape Cod Times

04/20/12

Dwyer and Anglo — which has since been renamed Irish Bank Resolution Corp. — have both filed complaints over the bankruptcy filing, claiming the former CEO should be denied protection. In his filing, David Drumm acknowledged owing millions ...

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