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Hedge Fund Manager Blocked From Bidding On Newspaper

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Hedge fund manager Thane Ritchie announced that he has been wrongly blocked from meeting with The Chicago Newspaper Guild and developing a coalition offer to buy the Sun-Times Media Group. A Chicago Newspaper Guild representative stated […]

Hearing on examiner in Magna bankruptcy postponed

Lexington Herald-Leader – A bankruptcy judge agreed Tuesday to postpone a hearing on a hedge fund’s request for the appointment of an examiner in horse track owner Magna Entertainment’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. At the request of attorneys, a hearing […]

Chrysler Dissidents Must Reveal Identity, Judge Says

Philadelphia Bulletin – Chrysler LLC dissident lenders must reveal their identities by 10 a.m. today, a bankruptcy judge ruled, rejecting claims that their safety was at risk. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Arthur Gonzalez in New York forced the group to file […]

Bankruptcy judge approves Magna Entertainment financing

CJBK – A bankruptcy judge on Monday agreed to grant final approval of a modified financing plan for horse-track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. (TSX:MEC.A). Ontario-based Magna Entertainment is the largest horse track owner in the United States. Its holdings include […]

Lehman judge, James Peck, charged with hitting wife gets lawyer

New York Daily News – A federal judge charged with slapping his wife hired a big shot defense attorney as he faces a misdemeanor charge that could land him in the clink. James Peck, 63, the bankruptcy judge overseeing the […]