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A Force Majeure Decision during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Green Building Law Update

In a motion in a Bankruptcy case the landlord demanded payment of post petition rent from the Hitz Restaurant Group or that the Chicago restaurant vacate the premises immediately. The Bankruptcy judge, the Honorable Donald R. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, June 3, 2020.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

Constructlaw

Sarah Reynolds, Partner, Mayer Brown, Chicago. The economic hardships that have resulted have exposed many businesses to financial strain and led to an increased number of high-profile insolvencies and bankruptcies. We would like to thank the following individuals for sharing their thoughts on this important issue.

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Home Builder Success and the Fragility of Good Things

Pro Builder

Shortly after, I read another piece on bankruptcies in home building, and soon I was thinking of the more than 250 builders I’ve worked with over more than three decades and wondering: Does this “ Anna Karenina Principle ” about families also apply to home building? Strong locals have done well. So, which is the better market for you?

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Yes, we know that Detroit became the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection, a process the city is expected to emerge from this year. Cerberus, an equity player who had acquired a majority stake in Chrysler from German auto giant Daimler-Benz in 2007, went into bankruptcy in 2009. Youngstown, OH: Exports Engine.

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