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Washington area bankruptcy filings for the week of Feb. 6 - Washington Post

Washington area bankruptcy filings for the week of Feb. 6Washington PostThese firms recently filed with the US Bankruptcy Court's local court clerk's offices. Under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code, a company is protected from claims by creditors while it attempts to reorganize its finances under a plan approved ...and more »

Global Aviation files for bankruptcy - Reuters

Global Aviation files for bankruptcyReutersFeb 5 (Reuters) - Global Aviation Holdings Inc , the largest commercial provider of charter air transportation for the US military, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to achieve "industry competitiveness" by cutting costs and debt load.U.S. Troop Transporter Global Aviation Files for Bankruptcy in New YorkBloombergGlobal Aviation files for Chapter 11FlightglobalGlobal Aviation Holdings Inc. Commences Restructuring To Achieve Industry ...Sacramento Beeall 11 news articles »

Bankruptcy, good sign for Libby claimants affected by asbestos disease - The Western News

Bankruptcy, good sign for Libby claimants affected by asbestos diseaseThe Western NewsLibby asbestos victims got some long-awaited good news on Tuesday with the announcement of a proposed $19.5 million settlement of bankruptcy court litigation between WR Grace & Co. and those sickened by exposure from Grace's former vermiculite plant ...Small steps to offset sufferingDaily Inter LakeGrace proposes Libby medical trustThe Spokesman Review (subscription)all 3 news articles »

Bankruptcy trustee asks Scott's corporations be declared 'sham' - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier

Bankruptcy trustee asks Scott's corporations be declared 'sham'Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier(DENNIS MAGEE / Courier) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa --- Ryan St. Anne Scott set up corporations for personal benefit, according to a complaint filed Friday in US Bankruptcy Court. In the document, attorney Eric Lam argues the self-professed Benedictine monk ...

Rally to address possible bankruptcy filing by Christ Hospital in Jersey City - The Jersey Journal - NJ.com

The Jersey Journal - NJ.comRally to address possible bankruptcy filing by Christ Hospital in Jersey CityThe Jersey Journal - NJ.comThat sale is now scuttled, but on Tuesday groups will rally to address the hospital's announcement that it might file for bankruptcy. Save Christ Hospital will meet on Tuesday in front of Christ Hospital, according to the group's president, ...and more »

American Airline bankruptcy fuels merger talk

American Airlines' bankruptcy has many in the industry questioning if a merger is in its future.

American's bankruptcy fuels merger talk

American Airlines' bankruptcy has many in the industry questioning if a merger is in its future.

Law grads go to court for bankruptcy protection

(Reuters) - When Diana Valle decided to intern at a bankruptcy firm during law school, she had no idea how useful the experience would prove - in her own case. Shortly before graduating from the University of Maryland School of Law, the 26-year-old Valle, burdened with $150,000 in student debt and with no immediate job prospects, filed for Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy protection. "I was really ...

Dodgers want Bryan Stow claim thrown out of bankruptcy court

The team asks a federal bankruptcy to reject claims for damages filed by Stow, who was beaten in the Dodgers Stadium parking lot on opening day last year.

Senior Bankruptcy Lawyer Joins Fulbright as Partner in New York

A senior bankruptcy lawyer has joined the international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.