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The Supreme Court's Decision in Ransom

01/11/11

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its 8-1 decision in Ransom today. Justice Kagan wrote for the majority and Justice Scalia wrote a dissenting opinion. It is reported that this is Justice Kagan's first opinion.

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Yet More Congressional Hearings on Foreclosure Crisis

12/02/10

The House Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on "Foreclosed Justice: Causes and Effects of the Foreclosure Crisis" today. Yesterday, the Senate Banking Committee held hearings on the foreclosure crisis. Further hearings are scheduled for December 8, 2010.

Among the speakers were officials from

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Yet More Congressional Hearings on Foreclosure Crisis

12/02/10

The House Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on "Foreclosed Justice: Causes and Effects of the Foreclosure Crisis" today. Yesterday, the Senate Banking Committee held hearings on the foreclosure crisis. Further hearings are scheduled for December 8, 2010.

Among the speakers were officials from

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Senate Hearing on "Problems in Mortgage Servicing - Part II"

12/01/10

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will be holding a hearing on "Problems in Mortgage Servicing from Modification to Foreclosure, Part II" today.

The witnesses include representatives from

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