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Cummins & White Adds Real Estate & Business Litigation Attorneys - msnbc.com

04/04/12

bankruptcy, government agency, and political law. The firm's successful civil and commercial litigation practices handle disputes in the fields of construction, employment, intellectual property, tax, and third-party liability. Cummins & White ...

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MLB wants $8.3 million in bills settled before Dodgers exit bankruptcy - KTLA.com

04/04/12

The primary question for Farnan is whether the Dodgers should repay MLB for its legal costs in the bankruptcy case. Of the $8.3 million in bills included in Tuesday's filing, all but about $400,000 cover legal fees. In their argument ...

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How Detroit saved itself - Washington Post

04/04/12

In March, both Ford and Chrysler posted their best sales months in about four years. Chrysler, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2009, has recorded 24 straight months of year-over-year sales gains. GM has seen bumps for every model in its Chevrolet ...

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Dynegy Inc. Announces Agreement in Principle with Key Dynegy Holdings Creditors to Settle All Disputes - Marketwatch

04/04/12

The terms of the agreement in principle will be implemented through a settlement agreement to be filed in DH’s Chapter 11 case, and in amendments to DH’s Chapter 11 plan, which would be subject to a formal creditor vote and confirmation by ...

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The Daily Docket: JeffCo Seeks to Halt Lawsuit - Wall Street Journal

04/04/12

The European Commission will probe whether Dexia SA’s sale of its Luxembourg unit involved state financial aid, WSJ reports. Bloomberg reports that the receiver in the Central Falls, R.I., bankruptcy case thinks the city of Providence can avoid bankruptcy.

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Dynegy Inc. Announces Agreement in Principle with Key Dynegy Holdings Creditors to Settle All Disputes - Business Wire

04/04/12

The terms of the agreement in principle will be implemented through a settlement agreement to be filed in DH’s Chapter 11 case, and in amendments to DH’s Chapter 11 plan, which would be subject to a formal creditor vote and confirmation by the bankruptcy court.

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Regulators Expected to Penalize JPMorgan Over Lehman Ties - New York Times

04/04/12

In the case of MF Global, JPMorgan received money belonging to ... State and private lawsuits have emerged after Lehman’s bankruptcy, including a New York attorney general lawsuit against Lehman’s auditor, Ernst & Young.

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Collapse of German Solar Companies Threatens California's Big Solar Projects - Forbes

04/04/12

According Solar Trust’s bankruptcy filings, the company has liabilities of $20 million and missed a $1 million rent payment on April 1 to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for the 7,025-acre Blythe site. Solar Trust this week faces deadlines ...

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Paragon Capital Partners Completes Sale of Nexicore as its Exclusive Financial Advisor - Sacramento Bee

04/04/12

through a Section 363 sale process in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago.  Nexicore was one of the leading providers of repair and installation services in North America for consumer electronics and computers, operating in three complementary ...

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Alter Communications bidder would need 6 years to recoup money - Baltimore Sun

04/04/12

The sale still has to be confirmed by the U.S. District Court bankruptcy judge – the hearing is Thursday. If it is, what is WJW going to own? Thanks to the transparency of bankruptcy court we all have some idea. At the bottom of this post are ...

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