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Editor: David Reiss
Cornell Law School

June 29, 2017

Thursday’s Advocacy & Think Tank Roundup

By Jamila Moore

The U.S. is no longer an affordable place because many of the low-cost units no longer exists across the country. In an article that analyzes recent housing reports entitled, “Our Disappearing Supply of Low-Cost Rental Housing,” an analyst finds the … Continue reading

June 28, 2017

Wednesday’s Academic Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Household Credit and Local Economic Uncertainty, Kerami, Maggio, Ramcharan, and Yu The Shift in Bank Credit Allocation: New Data and New Findings, Bezemer, Samarina, and Zhang Retire on the House: The Possible Use of Reverse Mortgages to Enhance Retirement Security, … Continue reading

June 27, 2017

Tuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Ben Carson’s fellow Republicans are pleading with him to revisit HUD’s 2017-2018 budget. 23 Republican Congressmen claim there is not enough funding for homeless citizens across the country. Additionally, they urge Carson to revisit the Obama’s “Housing First” program because … Continue reading

June 26, 2017

Monday’s Adjudication Roundup

By Jamila Moore

The United States Supreme Court recently clarified a rule within the issue of eminent domain. In a 5-3 decision, the court determined two adjacent properties were considered one in order to properly calculate loss cost. States are using the decision as … Continue reading

June 23, 2017

Friday’s Government Reports Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Orrin Hatch, the Committee Chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, asked the nation for its input regarding tax reforms. It seems as if Hatch would like for tax stakeholders to share innovative thoughts, suggestions and feedback. Both Democrats and … Continue reading

June 21, 2017

Wednesday’s Academic Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Foreclosures and the Labor Market: Evidence from Millions of Households across the United States, 2000-2014, Makridis and Ohlrogge Regulatory Issues and Challenges Presented by Virtual Currencies, Caytas LawTrust, and Development of Crowdfunding, Rau Import Competition and Household Debt, Barrot, Loualiche, … Continue reading