It's All About Reputation Now for Zell

At this point, the only remaining incentive for Sam Zell to slog through a Chapter 11 reorganization likely to last a year or more appears to be the chance to repair his reputation as a businessman. Long known as a canny dealmaker in the real estate business, Zell had an opportunity with Tribune to prove himself as a corporate strategist. [Click for MORE]

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