Month: October 2023

Rite Aid files for bankruptcy protection amid slowing sales, opioid litigation

Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey on Sunday and said it would begin restructuring to significantly reduce its debt. The company appointed Jeffrey Stein as its new chief executive officer and chief restructuring officer as well as a member of its board. Elizabeth Burr had been serving as interim CEO since…

Poland freed itself from communism. Now it’s fighting for democracy.

First Look Poland freed itself from communism. Now it’s fighting for democracy. Sunday’s elections in Poland may be the most important since 1989, when the nation threw off communist rule. Those activists who once fought communism are now divided – and many are worried that Polish democracy is at stake. | View caption Hide caption…

What’s at stake in Trump’s fraud trial – and other civil cases

What’s at stake in Trump’s fraud trial – and other civil cases | View caption Hide caption It was his presence in the courtroom to begin with that may have been more remarkable – and indicative of the lawsuit’s core challenge to Mr. Trump’s identity as a successful businessperson. Mr. Trump’s biggest legal problems remain…