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1.8KLaws In TexasFDIC as Receiver after the 2008 Financial Crisis – The Quietly Settled Deutsche Bank Legal Court Cases
Since the mortgage meltdown, the FDIC has opted to settle cases while helping banks avoid bad press, rather than trumpeting punitive actions...
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3.5KFifth CircuitTexas “Consumer” Attorney Behind “Squatter Rights” Lawsuits to Stop Foreclosure
Senior U.S. District Judge Harry Lee Hudspeth found two of DTND’s lawsuits to be frivolous and filed in bad faith for the...
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2.1K1Editors ChoiceEditors Choice: Steve Mnuchin Flaunts Relationship with Ex Con Milken; a “Junk Bond” Fraudster
The appearance of a Treasury secretary sitting on a private plane belonging to someone who is convicted of a felony securities fraud,...
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1.1KNewsCFPB Constitutionality is an Ongoing Debate that Should Be Decided by US Supreme Court
The pendency of three cases in circuit courts challenging the CFPB’s constitutionality has given rise to speculation as to whether the CFPB...
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1.3KForeclosuresDeutsche Bank Forcible Detainer Action Affirmed at Fifth Circuit in Dallas, Texas
We must reject Smith’s arguments that are based upon her allegation that she did not receive notice of the foreclosure sale. She...
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2.2K1Fifth CircuitThe Fifth Circuit’s Favorite 3-Panel Foreclosure Panel Names Mortgage Servicer as “the Bank”
First, it assumes that the acceleration notice was for only the original loan amount. But the deed of trust granted the Bank...
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3.8KLaws In TexasFDIC Bank Financial Crisis Settlements: Professional Liability Settlement Agreements by State since 2008
The FDIC brings actions against professionals who have acted negligently and contributed to the failure of an insured institution. These suits maximize...
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2.6KNewsTop 100 Banks in the USA : as Goldman Sachs Moves into the Golden Circle – a Top 5 Position
With the Top 5 Banks owning appx. 50% of the industry assets, Goldman Sachs enters the Golden Circle Just look at Government...
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1.7KFifth CircuitFifth Circuit Court Opinion on Judicial Misconduct: Don’t Do Your Job When It Involves Judicial Misconduct, Turn a Blind Eye
The Fifth Circuit panel ruled — go read it if you don’t believe me — that Anderson had no case for retaliation...
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1.3KFifth CircuitDeutsche Bank Control the Foreclosure Docket at the Fifth Circuit in January 2019
LOAN MODIFICATION: The Criswells therefore failed to accept that offer in strict compliance with its terms as well. Accordingly, neither agreement constituted...
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1.8KNewsSupreme Court Declines Texas Banks Challenge to CFPB’s Structure with Steven Mnuchin as the Named Party
The U.S. Supreme Court turned away a challenge to the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Texas Bank v US...
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1.4KForeclosuresThat’s a Rap
No Retainer Agreements or Engagement Letters? No Fiduciary Relationship Between Bank Lawyers And Alleged Creditor? The Secret Veil that's been Pierced Confirms...
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1.4KFifth CircuitThe Fifth Circuit Bakes a Riddle to Favor Banks Against Homeowner Rights
The opinion is a good news for lenders and bad news for homeowners as there is now some precedent that lenders cannot...
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3.1KFederal LawThe Fifth Circuit’s “Selective” Rule of Orderliness Opinion
Thompson v. Dallas City Attorney’s Office appears to present the first use, in the history of the federal judiciary, of both the...
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2.1K2NewsLyin’ Ted: An Attorney Who Claims Amnesia About the Law
Bank loans to candidates and loans derived from advances on a candidate’s brokerage accounts, credit cards, home equity line of credit, or...
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2.0KMortgage ServicersMortgage Servicers or Non-Banks as they are Sometimes Referred to: Satisfaction Rankings by JD Power (2018)
Tim Redding, we have a bunch of servicers that are organizations attempting to foreclose on behalf of trusts and I don't think...
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2.2KNewsThe Texas Foreclosure Zone: Why is Rep. Congressman Marchant (District 24) worth $14m yet so Secretive?
Not all politicians come into office wealthy – but why is a Texan Politician Marchant investing in REITS representing the people of...
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1.2KFifth CircuitThe US Supreme Court Slaps Fifth Circuit Panel of Graves, Higginbotham and Higginsons Decision Not to Arbitrate
The wholly groundless exception to arbitrability is inconsistent with the Federal Arbitration Act and this Court’s precedent. Under the Act, arbitration is...
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