Lisa Madigan Files Suit Against Safeguard Properties, LLC
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Tuesday that she has filed a lawsuit against Safeguard Properties, LLC, alleging illegal eviction practices. […]
Working On A Loan Modification With Bank of America? Here Are Some Tips.
As anyone who has tried to secure a loan modification can tell you, the process is not easy. On more than one
Why You Should Fight Credit Card Lawsuits
In my experience, when consumers appear in court, they often make bad choices by “doing the right thing.” Let me
Can I Force The Bank To Take Back My Home?
I have been asked this question more times than I can count. My answer is usually, “Unfortunately, no.” That may
The Latest CFPB Supervisory Report: Banks Not In Compliance With Regulations
This likely comes as a shock to no one, but banks aren’t very good at customer service or complying with
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Signs Bill Extending Tenant Protections In Foreclosure
A federal law that protects renters whose buildings are in foreclosure will expire this year. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a
Department of Justice Sues Bank of America, Confirms What We’ve Always Known
On Tuesday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Bank of America. The lawsuit alleges that BofA lied to investors
CFPB Sues To Enforce Dodd-Frank Compensation Rule
When the mortgage industry collapsed along with our economy, lawmakers attempted to improve things by passing Dodd-Frank. While the bank
Encore Capital Group and Midland Credit Management, Inc. — When A Consumer Bill of Rights Doesn’t Mean What It Says
In 2011 Encore Capital Group rolled out a “Consumer Bill of Rights” that was touted as an effort to “set
Guest Post — Ryan v. U.S. (In re Ryan) Case Note
This case note was authored by Atlas Law Center’s Penelope N. Bach. Ms. Bach is an attorney in the firm’s