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Piracy in the filings…
footnoted.org - 6/5/2009
Piracy in the filings…
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Back in April, the world was captivated by the Somali pirates who took over the Maersk Alabama and were holding its Captain, Richard Phillips, hostage. While we all know how the story ended — Phillips was rescued by Navy Seals, three of the pirates were killed and a fourth is likely to ...

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usatoday.com - 6/4/2009
Bankruptcy filings rise to 6,000 a day as job losses take toll
— usatoday.com — While well below the record 2 million filings in 2005, the number of filings is up sharply from last year's 1.1 million, says Robert Lawless, professor of law at the University of Illinois. Bankruptcy filings took a dramatic nose dive after a 2005 ... (more) Bankruptcy filings rise to 6,000 a day as job losses ...

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globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com - 6/6/2009
Bankruptcy Filings Reach 6,000 A Day
— globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com — The USA Today is reporting Bankruptcy filings rise to 6,000 a day as job losses take toll . Consumer and commercial bankruptcy filings are on pace to reach a stunning 1.5 million this year, according to a report from Automated Access to Court ... (more) Bankruptcy Filings Reach 6,000 A Day

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Further reading
FT Alphaville — ... - “ Being right may be a necessary component of trader profitability, but it is not sufficient.” - Journal ranking for the ambitious economist . - “ It’s about time . The SEC has finally charged a high level executive in the banking industry in connection with activities that led to the largest bubble in US history.” - The Hamptons stress test. - “We’re jealous of the UK expense scandal .” - The financial markets and fear itself. - Piracy in regulatory filings. - Further, further reading .

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