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Texas-based Elgin Butler officially takes over in Hornell from Trikeenan Tileworks
The Trikeenan Tileworks bankruptcy saga officially ended last week, as Texas-based ceramics company Elgin Bulter assumed control of the formerly New Hampshire-based company. Trikeenan's operations, previously split between Hornell and
Updated: 09/22/2011 09:31A
UAW labor talk focus shifts to Ford
DETROIT (Reuters) - The United Auto Workers union has shifted its focus to Ford Motor Co on Thursday in an attempt to reach a new labor contract with the only US automaker that avoided bankruptcy. The more intensive negotiations will begin on Thursday
Updated: 09/22/2011 09:25A
Hoboken Medical Center may close as a result of city council rejecting bond
The bond was key to a bankruptcy settlement that was considered pivotal to the sale of the hospital to the ownership group of the Bayonne Medical Center. Zimmer, along with lawyer Paul Hollander, will be in court today to try to forestall the closing,
Updated: 09/22/2011 09:21A
PERSONNEL FILE: Hovatter rejoins Spilman Thomas & Battle
She has also written a bankruptcy handbook, published by the American Bankruptcy Institute, for non-lawyers working in the financial services industry. She received her law degree, summa cum laude, from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas.
Updated: 09/22/2011 09:21A
Solyndra bankruptcy a potential headache for First Solar; loan selection
The Solyndra meltdown appears to be affecting more than just its employees. According to industry analysts, three of First Solar's photovoltaic projects awaiting loan guarantees could also be negatively affected. Meanwhile, a letter sent to US
Updated: 09/22/2011 09:16A
Saving Western World Banking From Itself
Following the third anniversary last week of Lehman's bankruptcy, it is disheartening to see that most banks, central banks and governments on both sides of the Atlantic have failed to draw the most important lesson: financial crises cannot be
Updated: 09/22/2011 09:12A
Holders of "dirt bonds" may lack plan voting rights in developer bankruptcies
In a decision that may have implications for holders of community development district bonds and other similar “dirt bonds,” a Florida bankruptcy court has ruled that holders of community development district bonds do not always have plan voting rights
Updated: 09/22/2011 09:12A
The Daily Docket: Lehman Drops Barclays 'Secret Discount' Appeal
A bankruptcy judge on Tuesday cleared Caribe Media Inc., which publishes telephone and Internet directories in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, to take one step closer to exiting Chapter 11 protection. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review Small Cap
Updated: 09/22/2011 09:07A
Ambac files amended plan of reorganization
Sept 21 (Reuters) - The bond insurer Ambac Financial Group Inc filed a plan of reorganization with a US bankruptcy court late on Wednesday, which would potentially help the firm to emerge from bankruptcy. Ambac Financial said it has reached an
Updated: 09/22/2011 09:06A
Solyndra bankruptcy a potential headache for First Soar; loan selection
The Solyndra meltdown appears to be affecting more than just its employees. According to industry analysts, three of First Solar's photovoltaic projects awaiting loan guarantees could also be negatively affected. Meanwhile, a letter sent to US
Updated: 09/22/2011 08:57A