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Editor: David Reiss
Cornell Law School

September 27, 2017

Wednesday’s Academic Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Financial Regulatory Reform and the Excess of the Dodd-Frank Act, Dodwell Opposite of Correct: Inverted Insider Perceptions of Race and Bankruptcy, Cohen, Lawless, and Shin The Effect of House Prices on Household Borrowing: A New Approach, Cloyne, Huber, Ilzetki, and … Continue reading

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September 26, 2017

Tuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Wells Fargo may have thought it was out the fire with their fraudulent accounts scandal; however, the super bank may face additional penalties. The Federal Reserve may be next in line to penalize the bank. Earlier this year, Wells Fargo … Continue reading

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September 25, 2017

Monday’s Adjudication Roundup

By Jamila Moore

A class of tenants in New Jersey alleged their landlord unreasonably charged the group for attorneys’ fees during their eviction proceedings. In a New Jersey trial court, the group was unsuccessful at becoming a certified class; however, the group achieved … Continue reading

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September 22, 2017

Friday’s Government Reports Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Core Logic released a Home Equity Report for the second quarter of 2017. Homeowners across the U.S. experienced a 10.6 increase in their home equity from year-to-year. While 10% seems like a nominal amount, in the aggregate the total exceeds … Continue reading

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September 21, 2017

Thursday’s Advocacy & Think Tank Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Jonathan Spader and Shannon Rieger released a research brief entitled, “Patterns and Trends of Residential Integration in  the United States Since 2000,” detailing the trends of U.S. neighborhoods since 2000. To ensure consistency and reliability, the duo defined integration using … Continue reading

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September 20, 2017

Wednesday’s Academic Roundup

By Jamila Moore

Enhancing Conservation Options: An Argument for Statutory Recognition of Options to Purchase Conservation Easements (OPECs), Cheever and Owley Sustainability and Energy Performance in the Real Estate Market, Ciaramella In a Low Yield Environment, What’s the Alternative to Traditional Fixed Income … Continue reading

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September 19, 2017

Tuesday’s Regulatory & Legislative Roundup

By Jamila Moore

The Senate recently confirmed the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development deputy secretary, Pam Patenaude. Patenaude comes with an extensive background. Most recently, she served as the chairman of J. Ronald Terwillinger Foundation of Housing America’s Families where … Continue reading

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