July 11, 2017
Tuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup
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
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July 10, 2017
Monday’s Adjudication Roundup
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
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July 7, 2017
Friday’s Government Reports Roundup
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
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July 6, 2017
Thursday’s Advocacy & Think Tank Roundup
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
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July 5, 2017
Wednesday’s Academic Roundup
The Credit Card Act and Consumer Finance Company Lending, Elliehausen and Hannon Residential House Prices, Commercial Real Estate and Bank Failures, Fissel, Hanweck, and Sanders Comment Regarding Increasing Price Competition for Title Insurers, Reiss Distorted Advice in Financial Markets: Evidence … Continue reading
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July 4, 2017
Tuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup
The Federal Reserve (FED) plans to overhaul its policies regarding bank lending and oversight. Leniency will no longer be given by the central bank. Inflation is at a solid place; however, critics believe the Federal Reserve is making “a’mistake’ by … Continue reading
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June 30, 2017
Friday’s Government Reports Roundup
The Senate’s Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Development held a hearing with mortgage, housing, and finance leaders to learn their perspectives on housing finance reform. The committee is specifically looking to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Furthermore the … Continue reading
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