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Illegal 'robo-signing' of mortgages continues Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:01AMMortgage industry employees are still signing documents they haven't read and using fake signatures more than eight months after big banks and mortgage companies promised to stop the illegal practices that led to a nationwide halt of home foreclosu ...
Illegal mortgage signings continue Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:16AMMortgage industry employees are still signing documents they haven't read and using fake signatures more than eight months after big banks and mortgage companies promised to stop the illegal practices that led to a nationwide halt of home foreclosure ...
Former Ohio Attorney General Picked to Lead Consumer Agency Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:40PMIn picking Richard Cordray, President Obama passed over Elizabeth Warren, who drew strong opposition from Republicans.
On the move – 7/15/11: Scully to lead bankers group Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:12PMAccounting Rich Compton has been named director of business development of ClearView Consulting, of Baltimore. Compton will be responsible for cultivating new business and managing relationships with clients and prospects. He previously spent 12 years with Jefferson Wells, where he served as the lead business development executive in the Maryland/D.C. area. He began his career with [...]
On the move – 7/15/11: Scully to lead bankers group Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:12PMAccounting Rich Compton has been named director of business development of ClearView Consulting, of Baltimore. Compton will be responsible for cultivating new business and managing relationships with clients and prospects. He previously spent 12 years with Jefferson Wells, where he served as the lead business development executive in the Maryland/D.C. area. He began his career with [...]
Westland Bankruptcy Attorneys Sponsored Luncheon Featuring Michigan Attorney General Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:28PMWestland bankruptcy attorneys at Phoenix Law recently sponsored a luncheon featuring Bill Schuette, the Attorney General for the state of Michigan. The event, held at the Italian American Banquet Conference Center in Livonia, MI, was in partnership with the Livonia Jaycees and Livonia Chamber of Commerce. The husband and wife team of Phoenix Law, Peter and Jeri Behrmann, sponsored the event as ...
Westland Bankruptcy Attorneys Sponsored Luncheon Featuring Michigan Attorney General Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:28PMWestland bankruptcy attorneys at Phoenix Law recently sponsored a luncheon featuring Bill Schuette, the Attorney General for the state of Michigan. The event, held at the Italian American Banquet Conference Center in Livonia, MI, was in partnership with the Livonia Jaycees and Livonia Chamber of Commerce. The husband and wife team of Phoenix Law, Peter and Jeri Behrmann, sponsored the event as ...
New Lawyer to Fight Illegal Foreclosures Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:30PMThe foreclosure crisis is still presenting a major headache for many Mid-Michigan residents. In Ingham County alone, hundreds of homes have fallen victim to an illegal foreclosure scam. Now the county is offering a new resource--an attorney to help those homeowners fight back.
New Lawyer to Fight Illegal Foreclosures Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:30PMThe foreclosure crisis is still presenting a major headache for many Mid-Michigan residents. In Ingham County alone, hundreds of homes have fallen victim to an illegal foreclosure scam. Now the county is offering a new resource--an attorney to help those homeowners fight back.
Rochester seeks green identity Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:31AMGoing green is a hot trend these days. Everybody’s talking about it. But how many are actually doing it?
In Chicago, Biggest Stock of Foreclosed Homes Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:32PMIf you’re looking for the nation’s largest inventory of foreclosed homes, it’s right here. And there are a number of reasons for that distinction.
Bill Signed To Extend Home Foreclosure Protections Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:44PMIn an unusual move, Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill extending home foreclosure protections.
Michigan extends home foreclosure protections Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:06PMLANSING, Mich. (AP) - In an unusual move, Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill extending home foreclosure protections. Gov. Rick Snyder usually signs bills into law.
Whitey Bulger expected back in Massachusetts today Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 6:14AMAfter 16 long years as a fugitive, notorious gangster James "Whitey" Bulger was expected to be returned home to Boston on Friday, a law enforcement official said.
Detroit Police Department lays down law on social media behavior by officers Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:56AMThe Detroit Police Department is cracking down on how officers use social networks like Facebook.
Two Michigan Counties Sue Fannie and Freddie for Nonpayment of Mortgage Transfer Fees Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:51AMI'll be brief because this article from the Michigan Messenger (hat tip furzy mouse) stands on its own. Readers may recall that some registers of deeds (the county officials responsible for recording mortgage transfers) are less than happy at the way MERS has deprived their governments of income by skipping recording fees for some mortgage transfers (that was the point, after all) and making a ...
In Michigan Case, Securities Trip Up Foreclosure Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 4:20PMOn Monday, a Michigan judge overturned a foreclosure after concluding that the foreclosing entity couldnt have owned the mortgage after it failed to comply with certain mortgage securitization rules.
Who is Mr. Ku?: Riverview Apartments high bidder has checkered past Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:14AMThe Riverview Apartments has been under financial duress for a number of years, the federal Housing and Urban Development Authority(HUD) recently began foreclosure proceedings.
Koch-backed group's fake eviction notices rile up Detroit Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:40AMResidents and local politicians outraged by misleading flyers posted by conservative group Americans for Prosperity
Editorial: Inexcusable scare tactics have no place in bridge debate Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 9:15AMScare tactics: Bogus eviction notices were taped to homes in the 600 block of Reid in Detroit's Delray neighborhood this week. / WILLIAM ARCHIE/Detroit Free Press
Court ruling gives hope to homeowners facing foreclosure Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 5:56AM“For some owners, it’s going to be a game-changer,” said one lawyer.
The Bank Lobby Steps Up Its Attack on Elizabeth Warren Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 3:00PMThe Nation -- Research support was provided by The Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute. On May 24 Elizabeth Warren was back on Capitol Hill testifying before Congress, defending her brainchild, the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a key element of the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation.
Business Tax Breaks Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 12:10PMThe bill that will extend the Bush-era tax cuts is on its way to the president's desk. Governor Granholm signed a new law to help bring even more jobs to the state.
Tip from Palm Beach Gardens woman spurs wide search for papers 'Linda Green’ OK’d Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 8:21AMTip from Palm Beach Gardens woman spurs wide search for papers 'Linda Green’ OK’d
States flag robo-signer's work Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 8:01AMStates flag robo-signer's work
Michigan Attorney General's office investigating possible mortgage document fraud in Saginaw County Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 6:39AMThe name "Linda Green" was hard to miss.
CBS News Town Hall with President Obama transcript Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 7:01AMErica Hill and Harry Smith host a special "Early Show" hour with the president on the U.S. economy
The Post-Wisconsin Game Plan Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 4:20PMThe Nation -- Mary Kay Henry had just spent a day talking with many of the thousands of Wisconsinites who had packed the State Capitol in Madison for the February protests against Republican Governor Scott Walker’s proposals to scrap collective bargaining rights and slash funding for public education and services.
Emanuel Names Senior Staff Members Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 4:06PMMayor-elect completes staff who will steer agenda outlined in the recently-released transition report.
Proposed laws offer tougher penalties for mortgage fraud Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 3:20PMMichigan has been ranked as one of the top 10 states for mortgage fraud in recent years, but a newly introduced bill by a Lake Orion state senator aims to limit the crime by making it a felony.
DeWitt man gets 2 1-2 years in $20,000 foreclosure scam Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 5:32AMCHARLOTTE - A 28-year-old DeWitt man who officials said admitted running a foreclosure rescue scam has been sentenced to a minimum of 2 1/2 years in prison and must pay more than $20,000 in restitution.
Community Calendar Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 9:10AMDeadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of the desired publication date. Send information on clubs, lectures, community events, religious events, reunions, support groups and singles to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026, fax to (847) 486-7451 or e-mail to Laura Enright at …
Sabra Reports First Quarter 2011 Results; Closes First Two Real Estate Investments and Announces a Third; Declares ... Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 3:15PMIRVINE, Calif. -- Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. announced results of operations for the first quarter of 2011 as well as recent acquisition activity.
Client Wins From May 3 Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 3:22PMThe latest in new businses won by Michigan's technology-focused companies
New Households Forming at Fastest Rate Since ’07 Signaling Resurgent U.S. Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 5:06AMShelby Webb, 22, rented her first apartment three weeks ago in Chattanooga, Tennessee, after landing a job translating ads for a Spanish-language newspaper. Now, she’s paying monthly bills for electricity, cable television and natural gas for the first time and has bought new pillows from Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Free Citizen’s Law School offered for National Law Day at Ottawa County Courthouse in Grand Haven Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 8:54PMTenants’ rights, child custody and personal protection orders will be among the topics discussed during a free Citizen’s Law School next week at the Ottawa County Courthouse in Grand Haven.
Community Calendar Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 4:44AMDeadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of the desired publication date. Send information on clubs, lectures, community events, religious events, reunions, support groups and singles to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026, fax to (847) 486-7451 or e-mail to Laura Enright at lenright@pioneerlocal.com.
Infant Left in Dumpster Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 12:25PMPolice in Kalamazoo are searching for the suspect in an early morning double murder. A three-month-old girl is now in the custody of Michigan's Family Independence Agency after being left at a fire station under Michigan's Safe Delivery law.
AP: US economic stress eased in February Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 10:05AMThanks to lower unemployment and fewer bankruptcies, the nation's economic stress edged down in February as all but five states strengthened from January, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis.
Lower unemployment and bankruptcy rates help ease nation's economic pain, AP stress map shows Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 9:03AMThanks to lower unemployment and fewer bankruptcies, the nation's economic stress edged down in February as all but five states strengthened from January, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis.
Warren wonder: Street foe may win consumer post by default Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 10:47PMLook who's shooting to the top of the list of likely nominees to head Washington's new consumer financial watchdog agency -- Elizabeth Warren. Warren, who was shot down for the position last year after a lawmaker called her "unconfirmable" and who has run into a wave of resistance...
Daniel Howes: Detroit's story: decline or revival? Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 3:24AMIf there's a prize for writing a city's obituary 50 years too soon, the winner is Time Magazine. In October 1961, the early days of the Kennedy administration, the weekly described a city where "prosperity seemed to go on forever — but it didn't, and Detroit is now in trouble."
Woman’s legal woes mount Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 7:10AMAn Aspen woman was taken into custody after a hearing in Pitkin County District Court on Monday, the result of a fugitive warrant out of Wisconsin. read more
Spring Jobs Awakening? Saturday, April 2, 2011 @ 8:58PMIf politicians don’t do more to help, the hopeful job numbers won’t last.
SugarLoaf avoids forfeiture Saturday, April 2, 2011 @ 12:05AMLeelanau County treasurer Chelly Roush was having a busy day Wednesday as a deadline approached for taxpayers to pay off delinquent 2008 property tax bills by today, March 31, or face permanent forfeiture of their property to Leelanau County. Under sta read more
Wash. Legislature OKs cancer drug safety changes Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 5:34PMThe state Legislature approved bills Friday that aim to protect health care workers who handle hazardous drugs used in cancer treatment, restrict the use of phosphorous-based fertilizers and create a tax exemption for meals provided by restaurants to their employees.
Wash. Legislature OKs cancer drug safety changes Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 5:26PMMOLLY ROSBACH Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. The state Legislature approved bills Friday that aim to protect health care workers who handle hazardous drugs used in cancer treatment, restrict the use of phosphorous-based fertilizers and create a tax exemption for meals provided by restaurants to their employees. The House unanimously approved the hazardous drugs measure. It directs the ...
MILAN: $3 million East Main Redevelopment project closer to reality (with video) Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 8:12AMIt began innocently enough: introduce a city administrator with a fondness for fresh doughnuts and sandwiches. Add a hard-working, ambitious entrepreneur who co-owns the Milan Bakery that the administrator sometimes patronizes.
Sentence Commuted, But He's Still in Jail Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 10:25PMDetroit's Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is getting his chance to defend himself, and perhaps save his job, in a hearing he didn't want in front of Governor Jennifer Granholm.
Libraries share Civil War programs, computer and foreclosure workshops, yo-yo tricks Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 9:56AMCivil War discoveries shared