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Judge Keeps March Hearing on Puerto Rico Utility Debt Plan

The judge overseeing the bankruptcy of Puerto Rico’s Electric Power Authority is keeping a planned March 4 confirmation hearing, denying a request from some creditors to postpone a discussion of the

Commercial-Property Loans Coming Due in U.S. Jump to $929 Billion

Nearly 20% of outstanding debt on US commercial and multifamily real estate — $929 billion — will mature this year, requiring refinancing or property sales, Bloomberg News reported. The volume of

Analysis: Tougher Rent Laws Are Behind Trouble at NYCB

When New York Community Bancorp posted large losses last month and warned of more difficulties to come, it pointed to a significant cause for concern: troubled loans in a sinking corner of the New

Career College of Northern Nevada Filed for Bankruptcy on Day It Closed

A filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the district of Nevada on February 9 shows that Career College of Northern Nevada filed for bankruptcy on the day it unexpectedly closed. Students who were

Gol Wins Court Approval to Probe Alleged Latam Plane Poaching

Bankrupt Brazilian airline Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA won court permission to investigate whether its rival Latam Airlines Group SA sought to take unfair advantage of its recent chapter 11

Cash-Flush Buyers Dip Into Distressed Commercial Real Estate

Turmoil in commercial real estate is sending jitters through regional banks and other lenders. But one group is pleased with the turbulence: investors sitting on piles of cash they raised to scoop up

New York Debt Settlement Company Draws Ire of Prosecutors

Ryan Sasson built a business that reaped hundreds of millions of dollars in fees for helping people negotiate down their debts. But former clients — and prosecutors — say it was exploitative, the New

WeWork Says 160 Landlords Get Zero in November Rent

Bankrupt coworking-space provider WeWork said it owes 160 landlords no rents for the month of November, according to a court filing, WSJ Pro Bankruptcy reported. The company said in a Wednesday

Discount Home Retailer Big Lots Seeks Cash During Ongoing Losses

Off-price home goods retailer Big Lots Inc. has been seeking new financing as it grapples with years of losses and dwindling liquidity, Bloomberg News reported. The Columbus, Ohio-based chain has been

Guardians, Twins, Rangers Regional Networks Deal Approved by Bankruptcy Judge

Regional broadcast agreements for the Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers for the upcoming season were approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Friday, the Associated Press