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Big Mac Bankruptcy

12/12/12
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A photo of a partially eaten McDonalds’ Big Mac hamburger atop french fries.
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The Daily Docket: Judge Approves A123 Sale

12/12/12

A federal judge on Tuesday approved the sale of A123 Systems Inc., the government-backed battery maker that has yet to turn a profit, to China’s Wanxiang America Corp. for $256.6 million. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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The Daily Docket: LifeCare Enters Bankruptcy

12/11/12

LifeCare Holdings Inc. and affiliates, a hospital chain backed by the Carlyle Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Post-Bankruptcy Busey Edition

12/07/12

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, Busey’s done battling bankruptcy but still owes the IRS, and Braxton open up to “20/20.” Also, Lenny “Nails” Dykstra gets more prison time.

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The Daily Docket: A123 Readies for Auction

12/05/12

A123 Systems Inc., the government-backed battery maker that has yet to turn a profit, is set to be the unlikely object of a bidding war when its assets hit the auction block on Thursday. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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Washington Mutual Trustees Want Goldman Sachs Probe

12/04/12

Trustees for creditors left unpaid after the biggest banking failure in U.S. history say they suspect Goldman Sachs Group Inc. of targeting Washington Mutual Inc. , in a naked short-selling scheme.

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Sean Quinn Edition

11/30/12

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, Kevin Spacey may take on the role of Ireland’s former richest man on the big screen, and Young Buck got some alone time in prison. Also, a famous poster will be auctioned next month.

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The Daily Docket: Hostess Approved to Liquidate

11/30/12
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A judge gave Hostess Brands Inc.

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“Cluck You!” Foster Farms Sues Zacky

11/28/12

Zacky Farms has ruffled some feathers by starting to sell Zacky-branded chicken after having complied for 11 years with a promise not to use its logo on chicken, according to a bankruptcy court complaint filed against it.

So Foster Farms, another California poultry producer, which is known for its impostor chicken commercials, is suing Zacky Farms in what’s shaping up to be a giant chicken fight.

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Senator Proposes Law to Keep Stocking Stuffers Safe in Bankruptcy

11/28/12
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal speaks during a press conference on Iran at the Capitol on Feb. 29.

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