How to identify recently bankrupt companies?

Right now I'm searching for companies in distressed situations and have filed for protection. Time is of essence. I was wondering if anyone knows how to track updates on bankruptcy filings? I don't want to miss anything in the US and Canada.

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There's this data provider owned by Mergermarket. It goes by the name of Debtwire.

This is straight from their website:

Debtwire is the leading provider of real-time intelligence, analysis and data on distressed debt, leveraged finance and asset-backed markets. We focus on being the first to deliver practically applicable news about companies in flux. Using reliable, well-informed industry sources, our journalists deliver analysis and insights on the key issues in every relevant High-Yield Bond, Distressed Debt, Leveraged Loan and Restructuring markets situation.

We cover: Covenant compliance and amendments Debt refinancing Restructuring negotiations CDS coverage Committee activity Advisory mandates Earnings updates Primary issuance Secondary market analysis Ratings action Litigation

 

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