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In re Tana Seybert LLC (n/k/a UTBTS, LLC) Report of Asset Sales by GoIndustry-DoveBid
Randall Reese

On December 2, 2009, Tana Seybert LLC (now known as UTBTS, LLC) held an auction for miscellaneous remaining assets with the assistance of GoIndustry USA, Inc. (d/b/a GoIndustry-DoveBid). Earlier today, the company filed a report of... more

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	In re Movie Gallery, Inc. Chapter 11 Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition Randall Reese Late Tuesday evening, Movie Gallery, Inc. and four affiliates - HEC Real Estate, LLC; Hollywood Entertainment Corporation; MG Real Estate, LLC; and Movie Gallery US, LLC - filed voluntary chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions in the United...... more
	In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, Inc. Order Setting Deadline for Filing Claims Randall Reese Earlier today, Judge Christopher Sontchi of the Delaware bankruptcy court entered an order setting the bar date, or deadline, for the filing of proofs of claim against Catholic Diocese of Wilimington, Inc. on account of pre-petition...... more
	In re G.I. Joe's Holding Corp. U.S. Trustee's Motion to Convert Cases to Chapter 7 Randall Reese As reported less than two weeks ago, the claims and noticing agent appointed in the bankruptcy cases of G.I. Joe's Holding Corporation and its affiliates, BMC Group, recently filed a motion asking the Delaware bankruptcy court to force...... more

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	Finance & Banking
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	Real Estate
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