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Jeld-Wen parent firm disputes report on debt risk
The Oregonian story indicated the company could secure a loan from lenders, including Wells Fargo, which gave the company until Oct. 17 to get two loans back into compliance. Or it could re-enter the bond market, offering to pay double-digit interest
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:04P
Sudanese president appoints former rebel as chief of Darfur regional authority
21 (Xinhua) -- Sudanese President Omar al- Bashir appointed Wednesday Al-Tigani El-Sissi, the head of the Durfur Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM), as chairman of the Transitional Darfur Regional Authority (TDRA). El-Sissi was appointed as chairman
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:04P
Emergency state to last in Egypt until June 2012: top brass
21 (Xinhua) -- Head of the Egyptian military justice commission, General Adel al-Morsy, said Wednesday the state of emergency in Egypt will last until June 30, 2012, official news agency MENA reported. Morsy was quoted as denying reports that the state
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:04P
Exchange of information between competition authorities
For instance, in an investigation relating to heat stabilisers and impact modifiers, surprise inspections were carried out simultaneously by the European Commission, the US Department of Justice, the Japan Fair Trade Commission and the Canadian
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:03P
Egypt's army says emergency law in place till June
“We reject the decision by the military council as we see no reason for it if the criminal law is implemented,” he said. Other activists and politicians have also said Egypt's legal system can deal with violent crimes without the need to resort to
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:02P
Damages Against File Sharer Reinstated, But Case Remanded to Weigh Remittitur
The court affirmed the jury's award (237 PTD, 12/14/09). Tenenbaum challenged the jury award, contending that it was grossly excessive and violated the Due Process Clause, and he sought a new trial or remittitur, raising both common law and
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:02P
AMR Could Play Bankruptcy Card To Break Labor Logjam
At the Deutsche Bank Aviation and Transportation Conference held recently, American Airlines denied seeking bankruptcy liquidation (Chapter 7) but did not rule out the possibility of seeking bankruptcy protection (Chapter 11) to reorganize its labor
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:02P
TIMELINE-Kenya and the International Criminal Court
Judgment on whether the cases go to trial is expected just before Christmas. Dec. 30, 2007 - President Mwai Kibaki is declared winner of the presidential election and hurriedly sworn in. His rival, Raila Odinga, says the vote was stolen. Riots erupt.
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:01P
Pa. Officer Returns to Force After Fighting for Life
On May 26, Northern Regional Police filed DUI charges against Abbott. Abbott suffered numerous serious injuries in the crash. His physical condition continues to improve, according to attorney Nicholas Veronis. Those injuries included multiple
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:01P
Roommate backs accuser at trial of ex-Mizzou RB
Lauren Gavin testified Wednesday in Boone County Circuit Court that Washington entered the woman's bedroom while she slept and fondled her without permission. Gavin had a consensual sexual relationship with Washington, whom she invited to their
Updated: 09/21/2011 12:00P
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