Can a Borrower Extinguish My Junior Lien By Purchasing and Foreclosing a Senior Lien? BlogSeptember 1, 2015 By Mark S. Mitchell and Timothy D. Hedrick Through the economic turmoil of the late 2000s, borrowers came up with … Read more
Military Lending Act Covers Some Banking Products BlogAugust 27, 2015 By Adam B. Brandon On July 22, 2015, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued its final rule implementing the Military … Read more
What’s the Statute of Limitations in Florida for a Securities Claim subject to an Arbitration Provision? BlogAugust 25, 2015 Securities claims subject to arbitration proceedings are subject to the same statute of limitations as any other judicial action. In … Read more
Involuntary Bankruptcy 101: The Procedure BlogAugust 20, 2015 In the right circumstances, creditors can utilize involuntary bankruptcy a tool for collecting on its debts. This post addresses the … Read more
Financing for Community Development Districts BlogAugust 18, 2015 By Irvin Weinstein Florida law has permitted the creation of community development districts or “CDDs” since 1980. According to the … Read more
Challenge to the Constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau BlogAugust 14, 2015 By Adam B. Brandon On July 24, 2015, a federal court cleared the way for a small Texas bank to … Read more
Deficiency Actions Require Consumer Debt Protections BlogAugust 13, 2015 Deficiency actions arising under a mortgage note secured by Florida real estate used for personal, family or household purposes are … Read more
FDUTPA Exemptions Do Not Extend to Bank Subsidiaries BlogAugust 11, 2015 By Scott J. Kennelly and Janet C. Owens FDUTPA is the primary consumer protection statute in Florida, prohibiting unfair, unconscionable, … Read more
Involuntary Bankruptcy 101: The Basics BlogAugust 6, 2015 Involuntary bankruptcy can be a useful tool for creditors. Filing an involuntary bankruptcy petition against a debtor can help actualize … Read more
The CFPB’s Final Rule Postpones the Effective Date of the TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosures (“TRID”) Rule until October 3, 2015 BlogJuly 30, 2015 It’s official – TRID will take effect on October 3, 2015. As we have previously discussed , ever since the … Read more