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Jan 13, 2015

US Supreme Court clarifies rules for rescinding mortgages

A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that home buyers don't need to file a lawsuit, but may simply write a letter if they want to back out of a mortgage because they claim their lender violated the federal Truth in Lending Act.

Nov 17, 2014

US high court to consider when second mortgage can be void

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether homeowners who declare bankruptcy can void a second mortgage if the home's market value has dropped below the amount they owe on their first mortgage.

Oct 2, 2014

US high court to take housing bias case

For the third time in recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider taking away a powerful legal tactic the Obama administration and others have used to combat housing discrimination.

May 5, 2014

Court rules for government in mortgage fraud case

The U.S. Supreme Court has clarified how restitution must be computed in mortgage fraud cases.

Feb 5, 2013

US sues S&P over pre-crisis mortgage ratings

The U.S. government says Standard & Poor's knowingly inflated its ratings on risky mortgage investments that helped trigger the 2008 financial crisis.

Jan 31, 2013

State reaches $1.5 million ‘robo signing’ settlement

One of the biggest U.S. mortgage processing companies has agreed to pay $121 million, including $1,505,315 to Wisconsin, to resolve states' claims that it wrongfully foreclosed on homeowners who should have been allowed to stay in their homes.

Jan 7, 2013

US agency sues JPMorgan over WaMu mortgage bonds

Federal regulators have sued JPMorgan Chase & Co. over the sale of mortgage securities that contributed to the collapse of three credit unions.

Dec 6, 2012

Property – mortgages — accord and satisfaction

2012AP487 Molitor v. Advantage Community Bank

May 8, 2012

Property – mortgages — priority — equitable subrogation

2011AP919 Citizens State Bank v. Pirius, et al.

Mar 5, 2012

Proposed White House budget outlines legal priorities

The proposed fiscal 2013 budget released by the White House outlines a number of the administration’s priorities related to lawyers, from an increase in enforcement of federal employment and labor laws to more focused attention on food and drug safety and immigration enforcement.

Jan 25, 2012

Property – foreclosure – mortgages – priority — enforceability

2010AP3053, 2011AP523 Multicircuits Inc. v. Grunsted, et al.

Sep 28, 2011

Brookfield attorney seeks license resignation (UPDATE)

A Brookfield attorney facing felony fraud charges wants to surrender his law license in Wisconsin.

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