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Coming and Going Concerns

05/02/16

Jason J. DeJonker has joined law firm Bryan Cave in Chicago as a partner with the bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors’ rights group, where he will work on litigation related to corporate bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. DeJonker has worked on chapter 11 cases, prebankruptcy workouts and debtor-in-possession, or DIP, financing. He also has worked with clients in the real estate and finance industries.

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Coming and Going Concerns

04/25/16

David Flannery has joined GSO Capital Partners, Blackstone’s global credit investment platform, as a senior managing director. Mr. Flannery, who will be based in New York, most recently worked with Anchorage Capital Group. He has experience in illiquid credit opportunities and collateralized loan obligations, or CLOs.

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Coming and Going Concerns

04/18/16

Jill Frizzley has joined law firm Weil, Gosthal & Manges as counsel in the business finance and restructuring department. Ms. Frizzley, who most recently worked with Shearman & Sterling, has represented creditors, debtors, investors and others in chapter 11 cases and in out-of-court restructurings.

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Coming and Going Concerns

04/11/16

Tim Hassenger and Drew McManigle have joined advisory firm SierraConstellation Partners to help expand the firm’s presence in Texas. Mr. Hassenger, a partner in the Dallas office, has experience in studying turnaround trends and has advised on restructurings and legal issues.

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Bankruptcy Judge Scolds 50 Cent for Courthouse Photo

04/07/16

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Apollo’s Marc Rowan Resigns From Caesars Board

04/06/16

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Coming and Going Concerns

04/04/16

Justine J. Block has joined law firm Hahn & Hessen as special counsel. Ms. Block has experience in buying and selling distressed assets, and she represents commercial banks, investment banks and hedge funds. She has worked on bankruptcy cases including GT Advanced Technologies and Lehman Brothers.  Most recently, Ms.

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Coming and Going Concerns

03/28/16

Kristen Campana has joined the multi-tranche finance group at Proskauer as a partner. Ms. Campana has worked in domestic and international financings and has experience in bankruptcy. She also has worked with distressed investors. Most recently, Ms.

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Coming and Going Concerns

03/21/16

H. Stephen Castro has joined law firm Norton Rose Fulbright as a partner in the New York office. Mr. Castro, who most recently worked with Kaye Scholer, represents lenders, private-equity firms and others in distressed investing and restructuring situations. He has worked in industries including energy, mining and transportation.

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Relativity Media Reveals New Film Schedule

03/14/16
Kevin Spacey at the National Portrait Gallery on Feb. 22 in Washington. Mr.
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