Milwaukee County tax appeal fails
The latest rejection of Milwaukee County’s attempt to levy real estate transfer taxes on two federal enterprises reinforces an emerging national trend.
Milwaukee County offers argument for real estate tax appeal
Milwaukee County is continuing its campaign to get Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to pay real estate transfer taxes.
Fannie, Freddie appeal to be combined with Ill. cases
Milwaukee County’s appeal of a federal judge’s decision to dismiss its lawsuit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be consolidated with three Illinois cases.
County could consolidate cases for Fannie, Freddie appeal
Milwaukee County’s appeal of a federal decision that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not liable for unpaid taxes could be consolidated with three other cases.
Milwaukee County appeals Fannie, Freddie decision
Milwaukee County’s attorneys filed an appeal Tuesday over a federal judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit over whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are liable for transfer taxes.
Judge dismisses Milwaukee County suit against Fannie, Freddie
A federal judge dismissed Milwaukee County’s lawsuit to recoup an estimated $1 million it claimed to be owed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in unpaid real estate transfer taxes.
Finance agency awaiting judge’s decision on Fannie, Freddie lawsuit
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking a judge’s approval to become a defendant in Milwaukee County’s federal lawsuit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Housing agency could join lawsuit against Fannie, Freddie
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has until July 8 to petition to be added as a defendant in Milwaukee County’s lawsuit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Fannie, Freddie win Michigan appeal
Milwaukee County’s million-dollar lawsuit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is based on a Michigan decision that recently was overturned on appeal.
Dismissals cast shadow on Milwaukee County’s lawsuit
Milwaukee County will forge ahead with its tax lawsuit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac even while six similar cases from around the country have fizzled.
Attorneys continue fight over real estate transfer taxes
Attorneys representing all 72 Wisconsin counties in a class-action federal lawsuit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are fighting to keep the case alive in the face of a request for dismissal.
US sues B of A for $1B for mortgage fraud
The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan sued Bank of America for more than $1 billion on Wednesday for mortgage fraud against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the years around the financial crisis.
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