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Bankruptcy adviser Jay Alix ends long lobbying crusade against McKinsey
Businessman spent millions in Washington to force consultancy to reveal potential conflicts of interestFinancial Times - 9h -
Sanctioned Russian billionaire files London bankruptcy petition against former associate
Andrey Guryev brings action against Alexander Gorbachev over legal costs stemming from High Court disputeFinancial Times - 14h -
RFK Jr.’s Organic Crusade Has Sparked a Weird Political Realignment
Eating organic is normally associated with tote-wielding liberals, but RFK Jr. is shifting the politics of food in unusual ways.Wired - 1d -
Russian LNG group lobbies EU think-tanks against tighter sanctions
Novatek’s deputy chair Denis Solovyov offered to meet three policy outfits in BrusselsFinancial Times - 2d -
EPA dismisses science advisers
Presented by American Petroleum Institute — The Trump administration this week dismissed members of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee and Science ...The Hill - 2d -
Should I file for bankruptcy or debt relief?
Filing for bankruptcy could be a smart move in certain cases, but in others, debt relief could make more sense.CBS News - 2d -
McKinsey considers sale of in-house asset manager after years of controversy
Consultancy firm has hired boutique bank Ardea Partners for strategic review of MIOFinancial Times - 3d -
Bottom Line: Bezos’ Blue Origin lobbies up for space launch funding
Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin hired S-3 Group to lobby on issues related to space launch logistics in the annual defense appropriations bill. Blue Origin has received nearly $1.5 billion in ...The Hill - 3d -
Do debt collectors get paid if you file for bankruptcy?
Declaring bankruptcy can offer big relief to those buried by debt, but do debt collectors get paid in the process?CBS News - 3d -
‘Leveraged to the hilt’: PE-backed firms hit by wave of bankruptcies
High interest rates and thrifty consumers pushed record number of portfolio companies into bankruptcy last yearFinancial Times - Jan. 25 -
How much debt is required to file for bankruptcy?
If you're planning to file for bankruptcy, it's important to understand the minimum debt requirements beforehand.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
City Council Takes Aim at Adams and Ally by Closing Lobbying Loophole
New York’s City Council passed a bill to limit top city officials from lobbying city agencies after leaving government. It was inspired by Frank Carone, an adviser to Mayor Eric Adams.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
What happens if your bankruptcy is denied?
Not all bankruptcy filings are approved by the courts. Here's what could happen if yours is turned down.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Trump axes Biden-era ethics order, lobbying restrictions
Amid a flood of executive orders signed Monday, President Trump revoked an executive order signed by former President Biden that set ethics and lobbying rules for appointees. The Biden-era ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
What disqualifies you from filing for bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy can wipe the financial slate clean, but in some instances, you may not be allowed to file for it.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
SpaceX Lobbying Could Prompt Trump to Axe National Space Council
Administration insiders suggest the president may get rid of the White House advisory body, which SpaceX’s top lobbyist calls ‘a waste of time.’Inc. - Jan. 22 -
Will collections debt go away if I file for bankruptcy?
Getting rid of debt in collections is important if you want to get your finances back on track.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Prince Harry's lawsuit against The Sun is part of a long saga of alleged tabloid misbehavior
Prince Harry’s trial against the publisher of The Sun has ended dramatically with an apology from the newspaper’s publisher for “serious intrusion” and unlawful activities over a 15-year periodABC News - Jan. 22 -
Drax lobbied Canada for intervention on EU forest protection measures
Protection rules for old growth and primary forests questioned by UK energy group fuelled by wood pelletsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
New UK ambassador to US still holds stake in lobbying firm for TikTok
Lord Peter Mandelson has not set deadline for fully divesting of his stock in Global CounselFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
‘Starry Night,’ All Night Long, as a Van Gogh Blockbuster Ends
The National Gallery in London stayed open all night for die-hard fans of the Dutch painter. “Midnight offers more room for reflection,” one attendee said.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Australian Open recap: Gael Monfils’ run ends as Melbourne heat and long matches dash dreams
Welcome to the Australian Open briefing, where will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On day nine, Gael Monfils’ magical run came to a close as remarkable ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20 -
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition Launch Date Announced, Trailer Revealed
Following the 2023 release of Stronghold: Definitive Edition , Firefly Studios is back with Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition , an updated version of the 2002 RTS city-builder. The ...GameSpot - Jan. 20 -
The Blue Jays' last-minute attempt to woo Roki Sasaki was reportedly as ill-advised as it seemed
The Blue Jays paid $11 million for a replacement-level player because they thought it would help them get Roki Sasaki.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19 -
Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs in bankruptcy cost-cutting scramble
Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs across the airline as it seeks to exit bankruptcy protection this quarter.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Lobbying World: Former lawmakers find new homes in lobbying firms
Two more recently retired lawmakers have found their way to K Street since the end of the 118th Congress. Former Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) has joined Liberty Partners Group as a senior policy ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Jeremy Bowen: Long-overdue deal may stop the killing but won't end the conflict
The truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Pete Hegseth’s tense confirmation hearing ends with no sign of Republican defections against Trump’s Pentagon pick – live
Democrats appeared skeptical of Hegseth’s qualifications to lead the Pentagon and grilled him on sexual assault allegations and women in the military. ‘I’m not perfect’: Hegseth testifies on ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy after owner payouts
Bankruptcy comes days after scathing Senate report on private equity impact on hospitals.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Durbin pushes for details on Bondi's past lobbying work
Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.), the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is asking two agencies to turn over additional information on Pam Bondi to determine whether her past lobbying work for ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Ex-McKinsey partner pleads guilty to destroying records on opioids
Martin Elling pleads guilty to destroying records on advice provided to Purdue Pharma on how to ‘turbocharge’ sales. A former partner at McKinsey & Co pleaded guilty on Friday to obstructing ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Vlad-Jays, Valdez-Astros agree, avoid arbitration
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez and the Astros reached an $18 million deal.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Ange Postecoglou’s lone crusade to save sanctity of English football
Tottenham manager is wondering why nobody else is standing up to increasing role of technology in game. In Ange Postecoglou’s words, uttered a few weeks back, he is not the Messiah, just a “naughty ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Lobbying World: Ferguson follows familiar path from Congress to K Street
Former Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), who did not seek reelection in 2024, has joined Alston & Bird’s legislative and public policy group as a senior policy adviser. During his time in the House, ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Belgium’s Food Agency Advises Against Eating Your Christmas Tree
The country’s food agency warned against using evergreens in food after the city of Ghent suggested an unusual form of recycling: spruce needle butter.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump says Meta has 'come a long way' after it ends fact-checking program
President-elect Trump on Tuesday said that social media giant Meta has progressed as a company after it announced that it would eliminate its fact-checking program. “Honestly, I think they’ve come ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
FirstFT: US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump reiterates ambition to buy Greenland and Wall Street’s top regulator steps downFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds
Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problemFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Private equity to lobby Trump for access to savers’ retirement funds
Industry hopes incoming administration will open long-restricted private investments to individual investorsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Hong Kong’s Cabbies, Long Scorned and Frustrated, Face the End of an Era
A government push to modernize taxi services comes up against the habits of drivers known for driving fast and accepting only cash.The New York Times - Jan. 5