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Economists like Prof Panagariya argue that the old rules barring layoffs in firms with 100 or more workers were "draconian," hampering India's competitiveness compared to countries like Bangladesh, Vietnam, and China.

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In addition to the prison sentence, Villafane was given an indefinite restraining order, barring him from contacting Mrs Norman and those close to her.

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With $2.75 million in retirement assets, you will — barring any unexpected developments — comfortably qualify.

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Victims who settled with the estate had to sign a release barring them from suing Kahn, Indyke and others.

But barring those events, the current selloff is likely to be temporary.

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