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French v. BMO Harris Bank, N.A. (N.D. Ill.)

ORDER - Bankruptcy court lifted stay with respect to Chapter 13 petitioner’s home, based on mortgage’s “due on sale” clause. Petitioner inherited home from original mortgagor, an issue not considered by Bankruptcy court. Appeals court remanded for determination of effect of Garn–St. Germain Act.

Chen v. Siemens Energy Inc. (11th Cir.)

OPINION - Appellant’s Title VII discrimination lawsuit was dismissed when she filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy; only bankruptcy trustee had standing, not appellant.

Trustee of Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan v. Nortel Networks Inc. (U.S.)

PETITION FOR CERT. – The trustee of the pension plan for employees of Nortel Networks’ British affiliate is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appellate panel’s ruling that bankruptcy law bars a United Kingdom regulatory action to get funds from Nortel’s bankrupt U.S. affiliates.

Hawker Beechcraft plane, file. REUTERS Nikhil Montiero

Hawker Beechcraft files for Chapt.11 bankruptcy

5/3/2012

The aircraft maker partially owned by Goldman Sachs made the decision as part of a prearranged deal with lenders that will eliminate about $2.5 billion in debt.

Jon Corzine testifies about MF Global colllapse at a congressional hearing, Dec. 8, 2011. REUTERS Jonathan Ernst

Independent counsel sought for MF Global probe

5/3/2012

A letter from first-term New York congressman Michael Grimm suggests that Jon Corzine's ties with "highly placed individuals" in the government constitutes a conflict of interest.

An American Airlines jet in Miami. REUTERS Lucas Jackson

AMR eliminates five senior management jobs

5/2/2012

The bankrupt parent of American Airlines cut 20 percent of the company's "most senior leadership positions" and said its lead labor strategist will step down.

Dodger Stadium, file 2011. REUTERS Eric Thayer

Dodger sale creates field of dreams in bankruptcy

5/1/2012

The team's $2 billion sale creates a new game plan for loss-making sports teams hoping to command top dollar -- file for Chapter 11.


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