Endeavour International Looks to Ward Off Lawsuit

Oil and gas developer Endeavour International Corp. is attempting to swat away accusations from unsecured creditors seeking to sue over allegedly improper prebankruptcy financial maneuvers. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

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