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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Will Zell Lose Control of the Tribune Company?

    Bankruptcy negotiations are under way between creditors of the Tribune Company , which owns the Los Angeles Times .  The result may well be that the current manager, billionaire Sam Zell, may lose control.  That’s according to Professor Douglas Baird, who specializes in corporate reorganization at the University of Chicago Law School.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Bankruptcy negotiations are under way between creditors of the Tribune Company, which owns the Los Angeles Times. The result may well be that the current manager, billionaire Sam Zell, may lose control. That’s according to Professor Douglas Baird, who specializes in corporate reorganization at the University of Chicago Law School.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Douglas Baird

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    Golden State Isn't So Shiny Any More
    1. 1:00How Did California Become Such a Dysfunctional State?
    2. 25:25Is This Finally the Moment for Healthcare Reform?
    3. 45:25Will Zell Lose Control of the Tribune Company?You’re reading this
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