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  • In-depth, expert analysis of key cases.

    October 31, 2007ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
  • A look at recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

    October 31, 2007ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
  • Commentary on and analysis of recent rulings.

    October 31, 2007ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
  • A complete, easy-to-read review of this issue's contents.

    October 31, 2007ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
  • 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 Barkley v. Olympia Mortgage Co., 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.

    October 31, 2007Stewart E. Sterk
  • Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

    October 31, 2007ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
  • The law concerning the custody rights of biological parents is complex and continually evolving and, along with that, the rights of non-biological parents are also in flux. Within the basic framework that supports the superior custodial rights of a biological parent, there may be many misconceptions and uncertainties about what set of facts may support custody for a non-parent. The implications of a non-parent having long-term de facto custody and the effect of a prior order of custody have been addressed in recent court decisions.

    October 31, 2007David M. Rosoff