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USA Today Files Motion to Intervene in Shilo Sanders' Bankruptcy Proceedings
Sports

USA Today Fights to Unseal Records Ahead of Shilo Sanders’ Bankruptcy Trial

Why a First Amendment battle now looms over Shilo Sanders’ bid to discharge an $11.89 million judgment — and what the sealed records could reveal about the evidence allowed at trial.

Judge Makes Material Ruling in Shilo Sanders Bankruptcy Case
Sports

Judge’s New Bankruptcy Rulings Put Shilo Sanders’ $11.89 Million Debt on the Line

Key evidence from a 2015 altercation and a $11.89 million judgment will now shape whether Shilo Sanders can escape debt in a high-stakes bankruptcy trial.

Saks Fifth Avenue Emerges from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy with a New Name & a New Goal
Life

The Company Behind Saks Fifth Avenue Has a New Name After Bankruptcy Exit

From its Amazon split to 75% less debt, here’s how Exemplar Luxury Group plans to rebuild Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

Red Lobster Sues Ex-CEO Over Failed Endless Shrimp Promotion and Subsequent Bankruptcy
Life

Red Lobster Creditors Blame $20 Endless Shrimp ‘Car Crash’ in Lawsuit

Creditors say a too-good-to-be-true $20 Endless Shrimp deal, supplier contracts and a shrimp supplier’s profits helped sink the seafood giant into bankruptcy.

Dozens of Popeyes Locations in the South Shutter as Major Franchisee Bankruptcy Continues
Life

A Major Popeyes Franchisee Is Closing Dozens of Florida and Georgia Stores [UPDATE]

Inside the $130 million collapse forcing more Florida and Georgia Popeyes closures — and the court fight that could decide which restaurants survive.

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Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun Bets on AI for 'The Greatest Comeback in History' Following Bankruptcy
Life

Red Lobster’s 37-Year-Old CEO Wants AI to Help Pull Off the Chain’s Biggest Comeback Yet

Inside the 37-year-old CEO’s plan to use AI, nostalgia and Cheddar Bay loyalty to revive a seafood giant after bankruptcy.

Carl's Jr. on the Brink of Complete Closure Following Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Life

Nearly 60 Carl’s Jr. Locations in Limbo as California Franchisee Plans Exit

Inside the downfall of a major franchisee as nearly 60 California Carl’s Jr. locations face closure, sale and pressure from the state’s $20 fast-food minimum wage.

Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Claims Additional $4M Debt in New Bankruptcy Filing
Pop Culture

'RHOA' Star Pinky Cole’s Bankruptcy Filings Now Show Nearly $4M in Debt

New filings detail unpaid rent, supplier lawsuits, and mounting credit card debt as the Slutty Vegan mogul works to stabilize her $100M brand.

Spirit Airlines Seeks Bankruptcy Court Approval to Sell $275M in Planes
Life

Spirit Airlines Is Gone — But Its $275M Airbus Sale Could Decide Who Gets Paid First

Inside the emergency financing deal that could shape who gets paid first as Spirit dismantles its grounded Airbus fleet.

Applebee's Looking to Shutter More Stores Than Expected Amid Chapter 11 Filing
Life

Applebee’s Closures Expand as Major Franchisee Battles Bankruptcy

Inside the Chapter 11 shake-up: how one troubled operator, millions in liabilities, and shifting dining habits could reshape Applebee’s footprint in the South.

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Cardi B and Tasha K
Music

Cardi B Wins Contempt Ruling Against Tasha K in Bankruptcy Case

A judge has ordered Tasha K to remove Cardi B-related content, citing non-disparagement violations. The judge also imposed new fines on the blogger and her attorney.

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It's a Wrap: Spirit Airlines Prepares Shutdown After Government Bailout Fails
Life

Spirit Airlines Prepares for Possible Shutdown as $500M Rescue Talks Stall

What stalled $500M rescue talks could mean for low-cost fares, travelers, and thousands of workers if the airline can’t secure new funding.

Spirit Airlines Close to Securing $500M Hail Mary Bailout
Life

Spirit Airlines Nears $500M Government Lifeline as Liquidation Looms

A rare single-airline bailout could give Washington a stake in Spirit — and help decide whether fares, jobs, and routes across the U.S. get shaken up next.

Hardee's Reopens 77 Locations Previously Shuttered by Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Life

Hardee’s Starts Reopening Dozens of Locations After Franchise Collapse

Inside the fast-food takeover turning a franchise collapse into a corporate comeback, and what it means for workers and your local Hardee’s.

Spirit Airlines Reportedly Reached Out to the Government for Emergency Bailout
Life

Spirit Airlines Scrambles for Government Lifeline as Liquidation Looms

From blocked JetBlue merger to engine recalls and soaring jet fuel, how years of setbacks left Spirit one bad week from collapse.

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No More Cheap Flights: Spirit Airlines Could Liquidate As Early As This Week
Life

Spirit Airlines Could Face Liquidation as Soon as This Week

Cheap fares, layoffs, and a second bankruptcy have left Spirit Airlines facing rising costs, failed merger attempts, and growing competition.

Red Lobster is Bringing Back a Controversial Dish That Reportedly Contributed to its Bankruptcy
Life

Red Lobster Might Bring Back ‘Endless Shrimp’ After It Led to Millions in Losses

The all-you-can-eat shrimp deal that led to millions in losses may be back on the menu.

Carl's Jr. Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy, Closing 65 Locations
Life

65 Carl’s Jr. Locations at Risk After Major Franchisee Files for Chapter 11

Inside the fast-food shakeup putting one of California’s largest Carl’s Jr. franchisees, Friendly Franchisees Corporation, at risk as restructuring begins.

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