March 2021

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma received his second injection of COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday - and turned the Massachusetts vaccination site into a concert hall. Instead of sitting quietly during the 15-minute…

AUSTIN - The University of Texas Bass Concert Hall just turned 40. Stage Supervisor Conrad Haden knows every nook and cranny, and every twist and turn. Haden often works about 50 feet above the stage. He has worked in the theater since…

On January 15, 2021, the Honorable Chief Justice David R. Jones, of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, executed and entered into a Stipulation and Agreed Order (Order) between…

Eyman says rising legal costs have forced him to seek protection and possible reorganization of his debts under Chapter 11. Tim Eyman filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, adding another wrinkle to the anti-tax crusader's legal…

Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger-backed outside fund manager Li Lu is quick to say, "The biggest risk in investing isn't price volatility, but whether you're going to suffer a permanent loss of capital ". It's natural to consider a…

A seat at the table is probably what you want when your financial interests are embroiled in bankruptcy proceedings. You will seek to be heard and do what you can to maximize your recovery. This is especially true if you are a creditor…

Brooks Brothers has become the latest venerable retailer to be pushed overboard by the coronavirus pandemic as the two-century-old US business clothing supplier filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States. The New York-based…

A U.S. bankruptcy court judge on Wednesday tentatively approved the sale of Philadelphia Energy Solutions' shuttered refinery to a Chicago company, shutting the door on more than a century of oil refining in South Philadelphia and…

The Morris Brown College Board of Trustees recently appointed Kevin James as 19e President. The board tapped James in February 2019 to take over as interim chairman from Morris Brown following the resignation of…

London: Pramod Mittal, the flamboyant brother of the world's richest steel tycoon and ArcelorMittal CEO Laxmi Mittal, has been declared bankrupt owing $160 million. Pramod (64) was declared bankrupt by the Insolvency and Companies List…

As he is the co-founder of Apple and the visionary behind some of the world's leading personal computing innovations, few would question the late Steve Jobs' skill.But it's a rather common interpersonal skill that has made him a "brilliant"…

U.S. retail sales fell a record 16.4% in April from a month earlier as the coronavirus pandemic kept consumers at home. However, experts say the drop is probably the worst of the worst, even as the sector faces an uncertain recovery.…

Gold bullion itself does not offer dividends or…

It is quite understandable that covering President Trump's case of covid-19 sucks in tons of journalistic oxygen. Just like the endless mastication of his debate with Joe Biden.But you know what? There are things about Trump other than…

by Francescathe women's clothing and footwear retailer, filed for bankruptcy with the intention of emerging through a sale process. The company entered bankruptcy filing in Delaware late Thursday with a letter of intent with investment firm…

Blanche Jordan was surprised on March 29 when a bailiff showed up on her doorstep amid a pandemic to serve her with a $7,150 medical debt lawsuit. The breast cancer survivor and assisted living care worker was also surprised on April 15 to…

Malls are going through one of the worst retail crises of all time, as a public health emergency and changing consumer tastes conspire to ravage the industry.So it's not exactly the right time to launch the second-largest mall in the United…

The parent company of Kings Food Markets and Balducci's has filed for bankruptcy as a surge in sales amid the Covid-19 pandemic was not enough to overcome years of pressure from major national chains, online retailers…

Le Pain Quotidien, the bakery and restaurant known for its cozy spaces and rustic communal tables, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a victim of both the coronavirus pandemic and pre-crisis debt struggles.The company is trying to be…

Maryland Football informed the Big Ten on Sunday that it would not accept an invitation to a bowling game, ending its season, according to a team spokesperson. This decision was made due to the team's current hiatus in activities…

When it launched on WiiU in 2013, Super Mario 3D World felt like a revelation, for indicating that Nintendo was seriously starting to chart a new course for its bread-and-butter platform franchise. The game is a veritable amusement park…

“Safer at home”? Not if you're wine. "On break" ? Not if you're the world's most cunning wine criminals. While the law-abiding shelter is in place, the wine villains haven't stopped resting. Just last week, a…

With debt spiraling after 10 years of borrowing, Paul Broderick was approaching 30 in 2006 when he quit his local government job and, a few months later, went bankrupt.“I had been indoctrinated into the culture of debt in college,” he says.…

Washington • Burgess Owens' conversion to the Republican Party came after he had played professional football for a decade, watched the rise of Ronald Reagan and aspired to start his own business."I've always been a conservative, and that's…

DENVER - Extraction Oil & Gas Inc. (OTCMKTS:XOGAQ) has been given the green light to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy early next year. A U.S. bankruptcy court judge in Delaware upheld the Denver-based oil producer's bankruptcy plan…

Everyone should contribute to healthcare costs, but who has $17,000 to fix their hand?I don't consider myself a serious cyclist. I don't drive very fast or far. But when the weather is nice, I try to pedal instead of driving for errands.…

British consulting services firm Carillion, Spanish engineering firm Abengoa and UAE healthcare supplies provider NMC Health might not seem to have much in common, but they actually share three important similarities: They were once all…

May 12, 2017 Tidewater signed a pre-packaged bankruptcy agreement. Photo by David Krapf Tide Inc. has signed a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with certain lenders and the company expects to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy by May…

Houston-based Companies Epic and its subsidiaries filed for bankruptcy protection in Texas in late August,…

blue star donutsone of Portland's most successful food franchises, has declared bankruptcy following the financial fallout from COVID-19.The donut chain will undergo a Chapter 11 debt reorganization. In a press release, CEO Katie Poppe said…

Century 21 Stores, an iconic chain of off-price department stores in New York, has filed for bankruptcy with plans to close, becoming the latest victim of the retail industry carnage that has accelerated during the pandemic. The…

By james marshallPrime Minister of E&E News, E&E News Two coal companies filed for bankruptcy restructuring this week in the latest indication that the industry's long-term woes have been intensified by the coronavirus pandemic.…

Oil and gas producer Whiting Petroleum said on Wednesday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing the "serious drop" in prices resulting from the price war between Saudi Arabia and China. Russia and the novel coronavirus pandemic.Why…

A few days before Christmas, Amy Jay and her family packed up everything they owned and moved to Huntsville, Ala.They lived in North Carolina where her husband Mac, an Army veteran, had a good job at a small software company. They lived…

By Zachary Jablow and Jason FontelieuStaff Writers Chimney swifts were the hit of the Mi Casa Es Su Casa migration celebration at Lake Artemesia Park on Saturday."Chimney Swifts are flying overhead," someone shouted. A crowd of!-->…

By Alexandra A. AdamsAlthough we narrowly avoided teacher strike at Rutgers University, it has become clear that the central administration does not recognize the enormous value that teaching assistants like me – and graduates in general –…

DUBAI, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Bahrain said on Sunday it had approved a COVID-19 vaccine developed by China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) and launched online registration of the vaccine for citizens and residents.A statement from the…

Pou bill increasing protections for people filing for bankruptcy passes Senate Trenton– The list and limits of personal property exempt from seizure in bankruptcy proceedings would be significantly expanded under a bill passed by…

(Bloomberg)—Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (#59 in the 2020 Digital Commerce 360 ​​Top 1000) will cut 2,800 jobs as part of a plan to cut costs and streamline operations amid growing challenges for brick-and-mortar retailers. The…

A Charlottetown Licensed Insolvency Trustee is calling on the federal government to put in place measures to help Islanders facing job loss cope with debt repayment and avoid bankruptcy. "People are stressed and…

Subscribe to our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. Carl Icahn's Hertz - once considered the gold standard of rental car companies - crashes to the side of the…

One of the most shocking legal abuses in the country is the practice of suing consumers in high courts for the recovery of outstanding loans. Customers are sued by banks in these courts for amounts of arrears as low as R6,000, and High…

Emilie Curéton | Oregon Public BroadcastingWATCH: Week in Review: June 24-28Catch up on what you missed during the week of June 24-28.Statesman's DiaryA Rhode Island company is about to buy central Oregon's only daily newspaper for a…

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Amateur investors who stocked up on JC Penney Co. stock when the retailer went bankrupt are now asking a judge to spare them from complete annihilation. “I hope and pray that you consider shareholders,” 50-year-old individual investor…

Century 21 has 13 stores, primarily in New York and the surrounding metro area. As of Thursday, it had 1,400 employees. The company blamed the default on its business interruption insurance for the cause of his disappearance.But Century 21…

Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the January issue of DS News A bankruptcy discharge order acts as an injunction against any action to recover, recover or set off a discharged debt. This includes commencing or…

San Antonio chef Tim Rattray closed his two restaurants this week and filed for bankruptcy for himself and the businesses.The Granary' Cue & Brew at the Pearl and Fontaine's Southern Diner & Bar have closed. !-->…

Somerville Brewing Co., which is behind the sequel to Slumbrew Beersfiled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is seeking an emergency hearing on Wednesday, according to recent court documents.In the emergency motion for a hearing filed…

Neiman Marcus Holding Co., who filed for bankruptcy in Mayhas completed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection proceedings. The company's new owners, which include PIMCO, Davidson Kempner Capital Management and Sixth Street Partners LLC,…

Subscribe to our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the most beautiful spaces in America, our college campuses, are closed and empty these days. Schools…

U.S. business bankruptcies are poised for a decade high, underscoring the economic pain inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to limit the spread of the disease. The total number of bankruptcies announced by…

Borden said Sunday he filed for bankruptcy due to the rising cost of raw milk and competition from other products. Photo by Scott Bauer/Agricultural Research Service January 6 (UPI) -- Bordon Dairy, the dairy…

By Nathan Hale (August 28, 2020, 8:21 p.m. EDT) – A Florida bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of the assets of a newly built resort in Hollywood, Florida to a secured lender for $43 million after no other bidders emerged for the…

NBusiness Bankruptcy filings for U.S. oil and gas producers hit a four-year high in the second quarter of 2020 due to the slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to Oslo-based Rystad Energy. “Chapter 11…

For Sterling Prudencio, finding a bathroom on campus can take 10 minutes. On days when the top public policy official, who identifies as genderqueer, presents himself as more feminine, going to the men's bathroom makes him feel…

With the NBA draft just days away, rumors are swirling and all-American Jalen Smith from Maryland has seen his draft stock everywhere. Some outlets see Smith as a fringe lottery selection, while others have him taken late in the…

LONDON - Another high street giant has toppled in what is proving to be a dramatic week for UK retail, with tens of thousands of jobs now at risk and the prospect of empty storefronts in city centres. UK cities.Tuesday, Debenhams confirmed…

The 47-year-old company owns several gym chains, including the New York Sports Club, Boston Sports Club and Lucille Roberts. A sharp drop in revenue during the pandemic forced it to temporarily close its facilities for several months. The…

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The 35 year old player pizza chain filed for Chapter 11 on Thursday, explaining that the process will help it "reduce long-term debt and quickly emerge from bankruptcy as a much stronger business." He warned that he will close unprofitable…

Nick Bovis, the San Francisco restaurateur who was one of first co-conspirators named in federal indictment Earlier this year following an FBI investigation into corruption at SF City Hall, one such firm, longtime Lefty O'Doul's Hofbrau,…

Try all of the above.(Reuters)Hostess Brands, the makers of Twinkie and Wonder Bread, are about to bake their latest corn syrup cupcake. After failing to secure major contract concessions from one of its main unions, the beleaguered…

Intelsat Stock (I) - Get the Intelsat SA report flew out of orbit on Thursday as the indebted satellite operator sought bankruptcy court protection.At last check, Intelsat's share price fell 36% to 51 cents after the Luxembourg satellite!-->…

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Written by Kylea Henseler August 11, 2020 Advertising Business bankruptcy filings are on the rise in South Florida as…

(Reuters) - Hertz Global Holdings Inc. HTZ.N said Wednesday it was in talks with its lenders to avoid defaulting on debt related to its fleet of rental vehicles, after skipping a payment due on April 27.FILE PHOTO: The logo of U.S. car…

The long financial saga of the struggling Las Vegas monorail could be coming to an end after its second bankruptcy.The project emerged from this second bankruptcy with the sale of the line to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.…

Oil Oasis (NASDAQ:AEO) voluntarily enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it seeks to reduce its debt. Source: Shutterstock Here's what OAS stock investors gotta know on the bankruptcy of Oasis Petroleum. The company notes that…

Crystal Mall in Waterford, Connecticut (Crystal Mall via Facebook, Getty) The valuation of around two-thirds of Simon Property Group's Crystal Mall in Waterford, Connecticut has been reduced by 87% to just $18.7 million, a sign of the…

In November 2020, fans were stunned as Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi announced their divorce. Fans have speculated a lot about the causes, citing everything from cheating to a clever financial scheme. This week, fans of The Real Housewives…

Knoxville, Tenn. (WVLT) - Provision CARES proton therapy centers have begun their reorganization. As part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, they have a plan to restructure their long-term debt.Knoxville Centers; Nashville and Hamlin,…

Most analysts predict that the crash in oil prices that has led to heavy losses, thousands of layoffs and a growing number of bankruptcies will force the Permian Basin's energy industry to consolidate as the strongest companies take over.…

Plano, TX— JC Penney Co. (NYSE: JCP) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to strengthen its finances through a broad debt restructuring. The company filed on the evening of Friday, May 15 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the…

Modell's Sporting Goods, a century-old family retailer, has filed for receivership and will close all 141 stores, including nine in Maryland.Baltimore-based sportswear maker Under Armor is among Modell's top three creditors in terms of…

When you hear about broke athletes, it's both sad and shocking. But it seems to happen all the time in professional sports. According to Sports Illustrated, 70% of NFL players will be broke 2-4 years after retirement, 60% of NBA players…

Below is a list of the best and leading bankruptcy attorneys in Los Angeles. To help you find the best bankruptcy attorneys located near you in Los Angeles, we've compiled our own list based on this list of rating points. The Best Los…

S. Prestley Blake, who co-founded the Friendly's ice cream chain and turned selling five-cent double dip cones into a multi-million empire, died Thursday in Stuart, Florida. He was 106 years old.>> Read more trending newsThe cause of…

Instrument superstore Guitar Center has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, that doesn't mean the end of the store. According to the company, the financial decision will allow business operations to…

In the five months since COVID-19 began putting nearly every business at risk, business owners have been at the center of economic bailouts. This includes a little-recognized change to bankruptcy rules that offers a useful tool for small…

Seven months after the first women came forward with allegations of sexual harassment and assault against Hollywood mogul…

Struggling home decor chain Pier 1 Imports intends to sell the business as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closes up to 450 stores – nearly half of its locations, according to reports Monday (February 17). The Fort Worth,…

Annapurna Pictures founder Megan Ellison on Wednesday pushed back against "rumblings" that her film studio was on the verge of bankruptcy as the company tried to renegotiate deals with lenders.The West Hollywood company behind films such as…

Live Nation issued an $800 million debt offering for "general corporate purposes."Today's leading concert promoter announced the sale of its debt in a statement shared with Digital Music News. The $800 million of “senior secured notes” —…

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moses & Singer LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of Patrick J. Trostle as a partner in the Corporate Reorganization, Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights practice. With more than 25 years of…

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Federal authorities on Monday arrested the mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, as part of a corruption probe into a sewer debt that could lead to the biggest municipal bankruptcy in history the United…

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Thirty-seven years ago, Robert Mugabe inherited a well-diversified economy with the potential to become one of the most successful countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Today, Zimbabwe is the most difficult case in the region, with real…

A judge has rejected the bankruptcy petition of Nadya Suleman, the La Habra woman better known as Octomom, meaning she is still required to sell her house and pay off her huge debts. Suleman failed to file the proper paperwork, the…

Wrangling between Indian government departments and a delayed court ruling over the sale of bankrupt telecom companies' rights to use mobile phone spectrum have derailed the…

Chances are the owner of Concord Hospital will face some competition in its $30 million bid to acquire LRGHealthcare, which could drive up the price but could also lead to costly and time-consuming litigation that would lengthen the…

ALKHOBAR, Saudi Arabia: A Saudi court has approved a request by billionaire Maan Al-Sanea and his company, Saad, to have their case resolved under the Kingdom's new bankruptcy law. The decision could provide a solution to one of…

In a soft touch provisional liquidation in Hong Kong, a provisional liquidator is appointed to pursue a corporate restructuring. When permitted, a soft interim liquidation places a debtor business under a legal moratorium on creditor…

iHeartMedia, the largest radio company in the United States, is considering investments with several companies, including Apple, before filing a reorganization plan with the bankruptcy court, the FinancialTimes reports. The company…

A large number of women in the United States find themselves deeply in debt with medical bills. The problem can range from having trouble paying unexpected medical bills to dealing with mounting debt that leads to collections and…

Chesapeake Energy Corp. is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as a week after the pioneering shale driller missed an interest payment due on Monday, according to people familiar with the matter. The payment of…

The sale would represent a key step in Belew's efforts to clean up a big mess to the nonprofit, which has racked up thousands of building code violations and also defaulted on another $156 million in debt. His financial problems could…

Since the start of the pandemic, major companies including Hertz Global, JCPenney and Neiman Marcus have paid millions of dollars to their executives just before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to court documents and regulatory…

A Bridgeport man could face five years in prison after failing to mention under oath that he was the beneficiary of a $100,000 life insurance policy for his mother, who died nine days after she filed for…

J.Crew's denouement has many Twitter threads spinning, from fans mourning the possible end of an iconic American brand to those dancing at the preppy label's grave. J.Crew Group Inc. filed for bankruptcy Monday,…

POCATELLO — Andrew Welch, 46, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced in a U.S. District Court to five years in federal prison for concealment of assets, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today. U.S. Chief District Judge David C. Nye also…

Joe Biden accused Elizabeth Warren last year for holding an "angry and inflexible point of view". She embraced that label and called Biden "naive" for thinking he could work with Republicans as president. She warned Democrats against…

As if you need more proof than staying at home digital everyone was shattering the 'old' economy, or that online platforms have provided (more than) viable alternatives in terms of trips for work, shopping or leisure... Car rental giant…

A collective of artists made paintings from the medical bills of several Americans, then sold them to erase their combined debt of $73,360. MSCHFthe Brooklyn-based group of artists and designers who previously cut out a Damien…

ATHENS — After violent protests torched dozens of buildings in Athens, Greece's parliament voted early Monday to approve a package of tough austerity measures demanded by the country's foreign lenders in exchange for new loans to prevent…

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Pope Francis was not as overt in calling the greedy in his 2014…

In the 6th century BC, the Athenians gave extraordinary powers to a man to make the necessary reforms that would deliver Athens from economic stagnation and the gradual enslavement of the lower classes. It is believed that this…

The future of global coal production visualized This was originally posted on Elements. Sign up for the free mailing list to get beautiful natural resource megatrend…

Millions of Texans were left without power in mid-February as arctic conditions overwhelmed local…