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The Daily Docket: Creditors Say Lehman Plan to Easy on Fuld, Others

08/15/11

The government’s bankruptcy watchdog and disgruntled investors suing Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.’s former leaders are both objecting to the investment bank’s bankruptcy liquidation plan, saying it’s too easy on the executives and board members who oversaw the bank’s collapse. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here.

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7 Mistakes Lawyers Make That Could Put Your Confidential Information Into The Hands of Identity Thieves

08/14/11

In each of the following mistakes, ask yourself whether you think a receptionist, delivery person, or cleaning crew could get their hands on your confidential legal documents. I think you’ll agree that any one of these mistakes could result in your Social Security Number and other secret information falling into the hands of someone who [...]

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The Daily Docket: WaMu Creditors, Shareholders Continue To Spar

08/12/11

A flurry of briefs hit the docket in Washington Mutual Inc.’s bankruptcy case late Wednesday, as creditors and shareholders prepared for the final round of a duel over the $7 billion payout plan. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here.

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The Daily Docket: Borders Wins OK to Auction Name, Website

08/11/11

A judge Wednesday approved procedures for an auction of Borders Group Inc.’s website and other intellectual property, a step that could keep the liquidating bookseller’s brand name alive even after its physical stores are all gone. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here.

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The Daily Docket: For Restructuring Pros, ‘Debtmageddon’ Par for the Course

08/10/11

For restructuring professionals accustomed to downgrades and deadlines, “debtmageddon” was just another day at the office. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here.

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