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Media & Communications Corner
A profile of Claudia M. Freeman, Director of Marketing & Communications, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft.
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THE LIST: The MLF 50
Some of the law firms mentioned in this issue have provided Marketing the Law Firm with marketing materials for consideration for inclusion in the MLF 50. There is no connection to any editorial contributions from the firms and the commentary is solely that of the author, who does not receive any compensation from the firms mentioned.
The Third Annual MLF 50: The Top 50 Law Firms in Marketing and Communications
The long-awaited listing is here: Find out which firms made it on our vaunted Top 50 list -- and why.
Landlord & Tenant
A look at recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.
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Cooperatives & Condominiums
In-depth commentary on a key case.
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Index
A complete, easy-to-read review of this issue's contents.
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Race Discrimination and Mortgage Fraud
The crisis in the subprime mortgage markets has brought to light many allegations of predatory practices by mortgage lenders and other participants in the housing industry. In <i>Barkley v. Olympia Mortgage Co.</i>, Judge Raymond Dearie of the Eastern District approved a strategy that might permit some victims of the alleged fraud to obtain a federal forum, with the possibility of treble damages and attorneys fees: allege (and prove) that the predatory practices constituted a form of racial discrimination.
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