A Sarasota Judgment That Shook the Foreclosure Machine A 2020 Sarasota, Florida judgment shows the deep gap between foreclosure fantasy and reality. The case: U.S. Bank, as Trustee for the LSF11 Master Participation Trust v. Cheri Melchione, Case No. 2011 CA 5724 NC (12th Circuit Court, Sarasota County, Florida). The plaintiff—LSF11 Master Participation Trust—was no […]

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FDCPA & FCCPA Claims Gaining Traction: Lessons from Goodin v. Bank of America Across the country, homeowners are increasingly finding success under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and state-level consumer protection laws such as Florida’s FCCPA. A clear example is Goodin v. Bank of America (M.D. Fla.), where Judge Corrigan issued a carefully […]

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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Always consult with a licensed attorney about your specific situation. The Playbook That Never Fails In the 1950s, as evidence mounted about the dangers of tobacco, the industry rolled out a PR strategy known as the Four Dog Defense. Soon after, the […]

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