Dewey and LeBoeuf bankruptcy plan approved. A federal bankruptcy court ordered the approval of the liquidation plan for Dewey and LeBoeuf. This is a milestone for the closure of the collapsed law firm to pave the way for creditors to recover their losses.
Legal & Regulatory
Einhorn Drops Apple Lawsuit
Greenlight ends legal battle with Apple over shareholder vote. In a surprising move, Greenlight Capital has withdrawn its suit against Apple Inc. Greenlight's maverick head David Einhorn sought court intervention to stop the most valuable company in the world's shareholders from voting on a management proposal to prevent the company's ability to issue preferred shares at its discretion.
Lloyd's To Take Another Hit
Lloyds Bank to pay for past misdeeds. Britain's largest retail bank, Lloyds is set to announce an increase in money for compensation to pay customers and clients for losses sustained on mis-sold loan insurance.
BlackRock behind Argentina's Debt Payback Order
Court ruling ordering Argentina to pay debt notes on appeal. Analysts project that Argentina would lose its case against its creditors in its case filed in US courts.
Ryanair Purchase Blocked
Ryanair's third attempt to purchase Aer Lingus refused by EU regulators. European Union regulators have refused to validate the third purchase attempt by Ryanair to acquire Aer Lingus.
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Monte dei Paschi is seeking to be bailed out after failing to meet European requirements. Italy's Treasury is waiting for a deadline on March 1 to grant a state bailout worth $3.
The European antitrust regulators have reject the offer of Ryanair to acquire Aer Lingus. The European antitrust regulators have vetoed the third attempt of Ryanair to take over Aer ingus, saying that the Irish low-cost airline had not shown sufficient concessions to relieve issues on its monopoly on 46 routes.
THQ bankruptcy court to supervise asset sale. In an announcement, THQ Inc has announced that it would be selling its remaining intellectual properties through a Court supervised sale auction.
AB InBev has been negotiating with the Department of Justice to settle lawsuit filed by the government to block its deal to acquire Mexican Group Modelo.
Northstar alleges collusion by Chesapeake and Encana for oil and gas rights. A Michigan landowner is suing both Chesapeake Energy Corp and Encana Corp for antitrust violations alleging collusion between the two energy firms to rig the results of a bidding process for oil and gas rights held back in 2010.
CEDC on the brink of bankruptcy amidst debt payment concerns. The Central European Distribution Corp, the Polish vodka maker, has seen its share price value fall by as much as 58% in the NYSE because of concerns as to its ability to repay debts that would fall due next month.
The following are mergers under review by the European Commission on Monday. The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS - Private equity firm Triton to acquire Finnish grocery chain Suomen Lahikauppa from IK Investment Partners (approved Feb.
Greenlight Capital gets restraining order against Apple Inc. A US federal judge found credence to the arguments of hedge fund manager David Einhorn versus Apple Inc.
Vanderbilt settles with New Mexico on unjust enrichment investments. In a settlement agreement, Vanderbilt Capital Advisors LLC has entered into a settlement agreement to pay New Mexico US$24 million.
