The Star Entertainment Group has doubled down on its bid to sue an Asian billionaire who racked up a $43 million gambling debt at its Gold Coast casino. VIP high roller Dr Wong Yew Choy allegedly dishonoured a blank cheque after a five-day losing streak playing baccarat at The Star Gold Coast. After losing an…
DetailsRod Rocket Owen has revealed he was sexually abused during his time in St Kildas Little League football as a nine-year-old. Former St Kilda player Rod Rocket Owen has revealed how sexual abuse he suffered during his time at the club sent him on a dangerous path of addiction that made him suicidal. In a…
DetailsDr. Miguel Cardona To support institutional advancement, the United States Department of Education issued $1.6 billion in debt relief for 45 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Funding was provided under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) passed in December 2020. Chosen schools are participants of the HBCU Capital Financing Program, which…
DetailsThere may be an upside to the COVID-19 pandemic at least for taxpayers. The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority says it administered parliamentary travel expenses of $42.7 million in 2019/20, down from $59.8 million the previous year. The authority attributes the change to MPs travelling less during the pandemic. The figure was revealed in an auditor-general…
DetailsBUSINESS RESTRUCTURING REVIEWVOL. 20 NO. 2 MARCH APRIL 2021IN THIS ISSUE1 Tenants Election to Retain Possession of Rejected Lease Premises Preserves Obligations Under Related Agreements4 Washington Bankruptcy Court Approves Chapter 11 Plan Exculpation and Release Provisions7 Legislative Update: New Australian Insolvency Law Reforms Enacted for Small Businesses9 Third Circuit Invokes Equitable Mootness to Bar Appeal…
DetailsThere may be an upside to the COVID-19 pandemic – at least for taxpayers. The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority says it administered parliamentary travel expenses of $42.7 million in 2019/20, down from $59.8 million the previous year. The authority attributes the change to MPs travelling less during the pandemic. The figure was revealed in an…
DetailsThere have been plenty of rumors regarding federal student loan forgiveness, as well as several different plans that could bring this type of plan to fruition at least for some. For example, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have called for President Biden to forgive $50,000 in federal student loan…
DetailsThere may be an upside to the COVID-19 pandemic – at least for taxpayers. The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority says it administered parliamentary travel expenses of $42.7 million in 2019/20, down from $59.8 million the previous year. The authority attributes the change to MPs travelling less during the pandemic. The figure was revealed in an…
DetailsAdvertisement: Humans have been flying since the Wright Brothers took to the air in 1903. Of course, airlines started later with the first scheduled passenger flights in 1914 (across Tampa Bay, Florida). We take a look here at the 10 oldest. Note that some of the orders and listings could change depending on exact dates…
DetailsBankrupt oil tycoon once worth 125m was caught squatting in office of struggling firm in sleeping bag and yellow pants after posing as investor and getting his MOTHER to cough up funds, tribunal hears Calum Melville agreed to invest 50k into I Need Pampering Ltd, worth 250k Took three months for Melville, on Times Rich…
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