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Friendly’s snags a new CEO from Panera - The Business Journal

04/19/12

11 bankruptcy protection last October ... speed of service and same-store sales in 2012. “I bring a lot of passion to Friendly’s because it’s a brand I grew up with,” said Maguire, a Massachusetts native, in a statement.

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Pinnacle Airlines Corp. COO John Spanjers to Succeed Sean Menke as CEO Effective June 1 - PR Newswire

04/19/12

Pinnacle does not anticipate this transition will impact the timeline of the company's Chapter 11 proceedings or Pinnacle's ability to successfully restructure and emerge from Chapter 11. "John brings a strong and proven track record of airline leadership ...

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

04/19/12

“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 ...

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Rakoff Thwarts Madoff Trustee Quest for New Judge - Bloomberg

04/19/12

Rakoff, who along with another federal judge has already dismissed about $90 billion of the $100 billion in claims made by the liquidator, Irving Picard, has invited Picard’s targets to ask that their cases be moved from bankruptcy court to ...

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Jersey City Developer Liberty Harbor North Files Bankruptcy - San Francisco Gate

04/19/12

The bankruptcy was first reported by the Jersey Journal newspaper. The case is Liberty Harbor North, Inc. 12-19664, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey (Newark). --Editors: David E. Rovella, John Pickering To contact the reporters on ...

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Brinson steps down as 24/7 Fitness Clubs' CEO - Allentown Morning Call

04/19/12

Under an agreement filed in U.S. bankruptcy court Wednesday, John F. Brinson will step down as CEO of Lehigh Valley Racquet and 24/7 Fitness Clubs on May 1, but will continue as owner and board chairman of the regional chain he founded more than ...

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Brinson steps down as 24/7 Fitness Clubs' CEO - Allentown Morning Call

04/19/12

Under an agreement filed in U.S. bankruptcy court Wednesday, John F. Brinson will step down as CEO of Lehigh Valley Racquet and 24/7 Fitness Clubs on May 1, but will continue as owner and board chairman of the regional chain he founded more than ...

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Court rules alleged monk's corporation is a 'sham' - Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier

04/19/12

Scott's legal issues include bankruptcy cases pending in Iowa and in Illinois. He has an outstanding civil judgement worth $161,000 pending in Knox County in Illinois as well. According to the Traditional Catholic Directory, Scott recently established ...

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Fitchburg men ordered arrested for bankruptcy fraud - madison

04/19/12

U.S. Magistrate Stephen Crocker ordered the arrest of two Fitchburg men, saying they violated terms of their pretrial release by committing bankruptcy fraud related to the closing of a Verona flower shop. Steve Schmidt, 54, and Darren Ulatowski ...

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Sacked by overinvesting - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

04/19/12

WASHINGTON — Looking at former NFL star Warren Sapp's bankruptcy filing, it's hard not to focus on the Florida mansion he owns (18,000 square feet, according to property records) or the number of pricey athletic shoes he's purchased (240 pairs ...

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