Sun-Times Files for Bankruptcy
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
The Sun-Times Media Group said it would continue to run its publications while it focuses on stabilizing operations.
Archive for March, 2009
USTR promises action on foreign trade barriers
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government will develop a list of the most significant barriers to U.S. exports and then prosecute those cases through the World Trade Organization or the appropriate bilateral forum, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Tuesday.
AFP, Getty signs video deal
Tuesday, 31 March 2009PARIS - AGENCE France-Presse (AFP) and Getty Images have signed a deal which allows the international news and photo agencies to market their video output in English worldwide, they said in a statement on Tuesday.
The deal will allow AFP to offer more entertainment coverage to clients who already subscribe to its output of news, business and sports.
Treasury bailout fund down to $109.6 billion
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury has less money available in its financial bailout fund than previously estimated and needs to develop a better communications strategy if it wants to secure additional funds from Congress, the Government Accountability Office said on Tuesday.
UPDATE 2-Fiat chief in Detroit for Chrysler talks
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
* Marchionne set for talks with Chrysler unions, creditors
UPDATE 3-Barclays talks to CVC on 3 bln stg iShares sale
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
* Barclays to retain 20 pct interest via warrants -source
A World of Hurt: For Injured Workers, a Costly Legal Swamp
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
The N.Y. State Workers’ Compensation Board remains mired in dysfunction and inefficiency, despite some recent changes.
Justices End Tobacco Company Appeal
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
The ruling dismissing an appeal of a $79.5 million award to a smoker’s widow likely signals the end of a 10-year legal fight over the large payout.
UPDATE 2-Cardinal Health to spin off medical products unit
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
* Aims to complete spinoff in summer, but may take longer
UPDATE 2-Validus bids $1.68 bln for IPC, upsets Max deal
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
* IPC, Max shares rise, Validus falls
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