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History offers no support for Detroit; scarce with happy endings for municipal bankruptcy filings

Local governments that filed for Chapter 9 did not exactly have happy endings. Detroit officials may be hopeful that their Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing will ultimately strengthen their economy, but history has shown otherwise.


Detroit bankruptcy appeal declined by state judge

A state judge asked for the withdrawal of Detroit's Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection appeal. The city of Detroit's request for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection was asked by a judge in Michigan to be withdrawn.

Sports teams unfazed despite Detroit bankruptcy

Amidst the fall of their city, Detroit's sports teams have a positive outlook. Despite the city of Detroit's filing for bankruptcy, the Detroit Red Wings are looking optimistic.

Bankrupt Jefferson County hires Citigroup to handle bond refinancing

Citigroup Global Markets was picked by bankrupt Jefferson County to handle its bond refinancing. Lawmakers from the bankrupt Jefferson County, Alabama, picked Citigroup Global Markets, part of Citigroup Inc.


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Eastman Kodak Co. said on Tuesday that it will seek court approval to sell its rights priced at US$406 million.
Lio Energy Systems Holdings and Miles Electric Vehicle filed for Bankruptcy last May 1. Sales have been slow for the electric automobile company. The same mishap has been experienced even by industry leaders GM, Ford, Nissan, and Honda Motor Co, when despite their heavy investments still experienced slow sales from electric vehicles.
Lehman may sell off US$14 billion in unsecured claims to raise funds to pay off debts and other claims.
Coda Holdings sought bankruptcy protection in Wilmington, DE, with the Coda Electric Car manufacturing unit as among the assets to be sold off.
Iconic Hostess Brands to return to the market after bankruptcy issues were resolved. Hostess Brands LLC disclosed plans to reopen its bakery in Kansas by summer.
Because of a claim from a Singaporean creditor, share trading of Surabaya Agung was suspended in the Indonesian bourse.
The Bronx Parking Development Corp skipped payment of interest to its bondholders and is now contemplating bankruptcy protection.
Investors in Spain have been focusing on bond sale, saying that they are not worried over the turmoil in Cyprus.
Affymax's drug recall Ormontys caused decline of the company. Pharmaceutical firm Affymax continued its decline after it fired nearly three fourths of its labor complement and is now in the process of opting for a sale or declaration of bankruptcy.
Restructuring plan for Berlian Laju received from creditors. PT Berlian Laju Tanker, Indonesia's foremost oil and gas shipper, was able to reach an agreement with its lenders to restructure their loan of $1.
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