why getting it wrong can harm struggling firms

Business failures are on the rise in Britain, with several high-profile names lost already this year. But since the 1980s, the UK has made it a priority to throw a lifeline to struggling companies. It appears, however, that these efforts to enhance the law are being hampered by sloppy language in the media, increasing the…

Vital Tasmanian regional flight routes at risk as Rex goes into voluntary administration

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has expressed concern following the news that regional airline Rex has entered voluntary administration. Flights between Melbourne and Hobart have been cancelled for the indefinite future, while regional services to King Island, Burnie and Devonport remain in operation. In Parliament on Wednesday, the Premier emphasised the importance of maintaining aviation capacity…

Fortis, Apollo, Medanta, and Max lead the charge in bidding war for Jaypee Healthcare

Mumbai: Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, Medanta and Max Healthcare are among half-a-dozen companies that have shown preliminary interest in acquiring Jaypee Healthcare, the last of the Jaiprakash Group’s priced assets to be admitted into bankruptcy. On Friday, the Allahabad bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) gave an oral order to admit Jaypee Healthcare…