News Topic: WSJcomBankruptcyBeat

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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, ... Read full article

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Republic Airways Holdings Inc. on Thursday will ask a Manhattan judge for permission to use a hotly contested bankruptcy loan from Delta Air Lines as well as seek approval for a settlement with the airline. Thursday’s hearing, before Judge Sean Lane, was ... Read full article

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Here’s a “man bites dog” story from the retail industry: The lone G Street Fabrics store near Washington, D.C., has emerged from bankruptcy protection as its giant competitor Hancock Fabrics Inc. is emptying its remaining 185 stores in ... Read full article

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Regulators gave Citigroup Inc. a passing grade on its plan detailing how it would go through a potential bankruptcy, but the “living will” plans from the other big U.S. banks received harsher assessments in evaluations released Wednesday. Here’s a ... Read full article

Congress begins considering legislation Wednesday that addresses Puerto Rico’s debt crisis. Here’s a look at seven frequently asked questions: How did Puerto Rico end up with so much debt? The island’s economy has been in recession since 2006, and Puerto ... Read full article

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One of the most contentious parts of bankruptcy is determining the value of the company filing for chapter 11. In fact, the valuation process was a major focus of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 , and many ... Read full article

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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 ... Read full article

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Teen retailer Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. is likely to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy by the end of April. The Wall Street Journal has the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here . ... Read full article

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