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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 ...

Advantages to declaring bankruptcy abroad

SEÁN QUINN’S travails in the Belfast courts have thrown the issue of bankruptcy into the public domain.

Bankruptcy laws reform proposed

The Republic of Ireland's justice minister publishes proposals aimed at reforming the country's tough bankruptcy laws.

AA to Cut 13,000 Jobs; American Eagle Future Uncertain

After declaring bankruptcy two months ago, American Airlines announced today plans to cut 13 thousand jobs. It's possible more cuts could be coming that would affect American Eagle, and potentially, Abilene Regional Airport.

Bankrupt solar firm Solyndra eyes employee bonuses

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A California solar panel manufacturer that received a half-billion dollar loan from the federal government before declaring bankruptcy is asking a Delaware judge to approve up to $500,000 in employee bonuses.