Attorney Geoffrey K. Milne details a recent case involving the state of Connecticut’s Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP), a program intended to assist homeowners in avoiding foreclosure.
Read More »Three-Judge Panel Validates CPFB’s Independent Funding
The Bureau’s independent funding through the Federal Reserve was ruled to be lawful by a panel of judges in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. After rulings by two different circuit courts, the case is expected to be heard by the Supreme Court in October.
Read More »The Pandemic’s Toll on Small Landlords
Mom-and-pop landlords have been forgoing maintenance due the eviction moratorium, as a new study reports that 28% of landlords were found deferring maintenance on at least one of their units during the pandemic.
Read More »FHA, FHFA Extend Eviction Moratoria Through September
The two agencies announced the renewal of protections for homeowners and tenants as a federal ban aiming to prevent a wave of homelessness expires this weekend.
Read More »Supreme Court to Address FHFA’s Constitutionality, Autodialers
The high court says it will hear questions regarding the Agency's single-director formation, which is similar to the CFPB's structure that was ruled unconstitutional earlier this month.
Read More »Industry Reacts to Supreme Court’s CFPB Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that the Bureau’s single-director configuration was “incompatible” with the structure of the constitution.
Read More »Supreme Court Hears Opening Arguments in CFPB Case
The attorney for Siela Law said that the structure of the Bureau was “unprecedented and unconstitutional.” Click through to see more.
Read More »CFPB Supreme Court Case Looming
With the opening arguments set to take place Tuesday, what is at stake for the Bureau and how did it get here?
Read More »Supreme Court Offers Ruling on Bankruptcy Appeals Case
The decision was handed down by the Sixth Circuit in the case of Ritzen Group., Inc. v. Jackson Masonry, LLC regarding the “finality” from relief of stay.
Read More »Supreme Court Appoints Former Solicitor General to Defend CFPB
Paul Clement will be defending the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a case centered around the constitutionality of the CFPB's leadership structure. What could this mean for the industry?
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