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Editor: David Reiss
Cornell Law School

July 14, 2017

Friday’s Government Reports Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Each year the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards a HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes. This award recognizes home programs in the nation that made “indoor environments healthier through the healthy homes program.” Healthy home programs in Colorado, … Continue reading

July 13, 2017

Thursday’s Advocacy & Think Tank Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Fannie Mae helped current homeowners by lowering their interest rates for its standard mortgage modifications. Instead of the 4.125% rate used earlier by Fannie Mae, they now offer a 4% mortgage modification interest rate. Earlier this year, Fannie Mae decided … Continue reading

July 12, 2017

Wednesday’s Academic Roundup

By Jamila Moore

The Collapse of Unlisted Mortgage Companies: A Regulatory Dilemma, Jain, Keneley, & Wines Housing Vouchers, Income Shocks, and Crime: Evidence from a Lottery, Carr & Koppa Price Signals and Uncertainty in Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Cypher, Price, Robinson, and Seiler … Continue reading

July 11, 2017

Tuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup

By Jamila Moore

California residents are one step closer to obtaining more affordable housing. California’s Senate passed a bill that can potentially provide approximately $250 million in affordable housing funding. To ensure this happens, a Senator from San Diego suggests adding a fee … Continue reading

July 10, 2017

Monday’s Adjudication Roundup

By Jamila Moore

The New Jersey Appellate Division affirmed their lower court decision affirming the dismissal of a negligence suit involving a Pennsylvania law firm. The lucky Pennsylvania law firm did not have the requisite contacts with the state of New Jersey for … Continue reading

July 7, 2017

Friday’s Government Reports Roundup

By Jamila Moore

ADP released their National Employment Report. In their report, they assert over 150,000 jobs will become available in the month of June. Furthermore, they standby their assertion even after their May employment prediction missed the mark by 100,000 potential jobs. Despite … Continue reading

July 6, 2017

Thursday’s Advocacy & Think Tank Roundup

By Jamila Moore

The Department of Justice allegedly began settlement talks with HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBC). These settlement talks stem from HSBC’s supposed sale of toxic  mortgage bonds. HSBC’s actions took place during the financial crisis of the early 2000’s. Democrats refuse to … Continue reading