Commentary

Kirby McDonough, a member of Quarles & Brady's Commercial Litigation Practice Group, spoke with DS News about the growing number of “manufactured” lawsuits claiming alleged RESPA violations that have sprung up in the wake of the decline in foreclosures—and how to prepare yourself to deal with these types of lawsuits.

Community Blight Solutions co-founder and chairman Robert Klein presents his case that fast-track foreclosure legislation recently passed in Ohio should go nationwide.

Michelle Mierzwa, Partner in the Compliance Division with Wright, Finlay & Zak, discusses enhancements to California's Homeowner Bill of Rights and how they relate to the CFPB's servicing rules.

Stephen M. Hladik, partner with Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP, (HOF Law Group), recently spoke with DS News about a statute of limitations issue that has implications for all lenders and servicers.

Hector Torres, co-founding partner with Kasowitz, Benson, Torres and Friedman LLP, discussed with DS News a court ruling that decided who was responsible for attorneys' fees in a case where the trustee of two pools of failed RMBS sued the deal sponsor.

Lauren Thurmond, partner with Hutchens Law Firm, spoke with DS News about a recent appeals court ruling on a case involving the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Robert R. Hoose, Vice President with the Law Offices of John D. Clunk Co., LPA, recently talked to DS News in depth about a foreclosure reform bill which he played a key role in developing and moving through the state legislature in Ohio.

Josh Podolsky, partner in the Tampa office of Phelps Dunbar LLP, spoke with DS News about the issues that some of his firm’s servicer clients are faced with in this current market.

Steven K. Eisenberg, Managing Shareholder of Stern & Eisenberg, PC, spoke with DS News about the reversal of a decision in which the borrower received a "free house" because the servicer exceeded the statute of limitations in foreclosure.

Richard M. Nielson, managing partner of Nielson & Sherry, PSC, discusses some of the obstacles he has encountered.