I know from past experience that the prosecuting attorneys at bar associations tend to move in packs. There is actually a pretty good reason for this. Certain practices by attorneys are emulated by other attorneys and spreads from state to state. Based upon a recent decision in New York State, I believe we’re going to […]

Tags: 2008-10218, attorney discipline, Bar grievances, code of professional responsibility, foreclosure mills, imputed knowledge, Matter of Cohen & Slamowitz, New York State, perjury, personal knowledge
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Mortgage Lender Must Have Ownership Of Loan When Foreclosure Is Filed, Holds Brooklyn Judge May 21, 2008 The case of Indymac Bank, FSB v. Ross, Supreme Court, Kings County Index No. 24713/07 (January 15, 2008) began normally enough. Indymac filed a summons and complaint on July 6, 2007. The borrower failed to appear or answer, and […]

Tags: countrywide, INDYMAC, KINGS COUNTY, MERS, MORTGAGEIT, New York State, RCR SERVICES, US BANK
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It is a step in the right direction June 19, 2008 Court Offers Homeowners Help Avoiding Foreclosure By JOHN ELIGON Homeowners in New York who face foreclosures would be offered help by the courts to save their homes or at least make the overall process easier under a new program announced on Wednesday by the […]

Tags: Charles Schumer, FHA, Judith Kaye, mediation, negotiation, New York State
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