Judge hears arguments Friday over defense for Utah man accused of disrupting gas, oil auctionSeptember 25th, 2009 Judge to hear arguments in drilling auction caseSALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge will hear arguments Friday to decide whether a college student charged with disrupting a federal auction for oil and gas drilling leases in Utah can claim he was acting in the interest of the greater good. Tim DeChristopher says he wanted to protect wild lands near Utah's national parks from drilling and call attention to climate change.
Visteon says it's close to emerging from bankruptcy, asks court for more timeSeptember 22nd, 2009 Visteon asks bankruptcy court for more timeWILMINGTON, Del. — Auto parts supplier Visteon Corp.
Chrysler to resume leasing in hopes of raising sales, but deals won't be as good as pastSeptember 16th, 2009 Chrysler to resume leasing after 1-year breakDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC says it will return to leasing vehicles after a yearlong hiatus. The automaker says it will offer lease options on all 2010 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles.
Bankruptcy judge backs Grupo Mexico over Sterlite in bid to regain Asarco operationsSeptember 1st, 2009 Bankruptcy judge backs Grupo Mexico bid for AsarcoDENVER — A bankruptcy judge is recommending a revised bid from Sterlite Industries for the assets of Arizona miner Asarco LLC be rejected. He says the Grupo Mexico bid to regain control over Asarco is still superior.
Interior secretary Salazar rules out withdrawing oil, gas leases on Colorado's Roan PlateauAugust 14th, 2009 Salazar rules out yanking Colo. drilling leasesGRAND JUNCTION, Colo.
Judge dismisses lenders' motion to keep General Growth subsidiaries out of bankruptcyAugust 12th, 2009 General Growth lenders lose bid in bankruptcy caseCHICAGO — Shopping mall operator General Growth Properties Inc. said Tuesday night that a bankruptcy judge has denied a motion by a group of lenders to keep a handful of its subsidiaries out of bankruptcy.
LA judge denies AP's motion to unseal all plea agreements in Mongol biker gang caseAugust 12th, 2009 LA judge denies AP motion in Mongol biker caseLOS ANGELES — A federal judge has denied a motion by The Associated Press to unseal all plea agreements in a case where dozens of Mongol motorcycle gang members were indicted. U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper says she agreed with the news outlet that some of the plea agreements should be made public.
Judge gives final approval to GM's use of bankruptcy financingJune 25th, 2009 Judge gives final OK to bankruptcy financingNEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge says GM can have access to its full $33.3 billion in bankruptcy financing. Judge Robert Gerber gave final approval to the financing on Thursday.
Men's Wearhouse affiliate wins bankruptcy auction for Filene's Basement with $67 million bidJune 9th, 2009 Men's Wearhouse unit wins Filene's Basement bidNEW YORK — An affiliate of Men's Wearhouse won a bankruptcy auction to buy the Filene's Basement chain for $67 million and plans to keep operating most existing stores. The sale prevents the demise of a retailer well-known for brand-name discounts and its famous "Running of the Brides" annual wedding dress sale.
Chrysler to ask bankruptcy judge to terminate dealer franchises; Ind. funds get appeal hearingJune 3rd, 2009 Judge to rule on termination of franchisesNEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge is getting ready to decide whether Chrysler can terminate the franchise agreements of 789 of its dealers. U.S. Judge Arthur Gonzalez is expected to hear testimony Wednesday from Chrysler executives and dealers.
Chrysler motion to terminate 789 dealer franchises pushed back by a dayJune 3rd, 2009 Motion to terminate dealer franchises postponedNEW YORK — A hearing on Chrysler's request to terminate the franchises of 789 of its dealers has been pushed back by a day. U.S. Judge Arthur Gonzalez will hear arguments Thursday on the Auburn Hills, Mich.-based automaker's motion to eliminate the franchises.
Bankruptcy judge authorizes Visteon to pay critical vendors, other obligationsMay 29th, 2009 Judge approves motions in Visteon bankruptcyWILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved several first-day motions in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of automobile parts supplier Visteon Corp.
Judges denies retirees group request to form a formal committeeMay 14th, 2009 Chrysler Notebook: Judge denies retirees motionNEW YORK — Developments from Thursday's Chrysler bankruptcy hearing:
THE ISSUE: A group representing Chrysler retired salaried workers asked U.S. Judge Arthur Gonzales for permission to form a formal committee to take part in Chrysler LLC's bankruptcy process.
Judge turns down Chrysler retirees' motion to form committee in bankruptcy proceedingsMay 14th, 2009 Judge denies Chrysler retirees' motionNEW YORK — A judge says there isn't sufficient cause to form a committee of Chrysler's retired white collar workers to take part in the automaker's bankruptcy proceedings. U.S. Judge Arthur Gonzales on Thursday denied the National Chrysler Retirement Organization's motion without prejudice, meaning that attorneys for the group can return to make their request again if circumstances change.
Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against all Grace executivesApril 28th, 2009 Judge continues trial against 4 Grace executivesMISSOULA, Mont. — A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss environmental crime charges against four former executives of W.R.