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Media & Communications Corner
October 31, 2007
A profile of Claudia M. Freeman, Director of Marketing & Communications, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft.
Law Firm Leadership
October 31, 2007
The leadership aspects of cross-selling.
The Third Annual MLF 50: The Top 50 Law Firms in Marketing and Communications
October 31, 2007
The long-awaited listing is here: Find out which firms made it on our vaunted Top 50 list -- and why.
Real Property Law
October 31, 2007
In-depth, expert analysis of key cases.
Landlord & Tenant
October 31, 2007
A look at recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.
Development
October 31, 2007
Commentary on and analysis of recent rulings.
Cooperatives & Condominiums
October 31, 2007
In-depth commentary on a key case.
Index
October 31, 2007
A complete, easy-to-read review of this issue's contents.
Race Discrimination and Mortgage Fraud
October 31, 2007
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.
Decisions of Interest
October 31, 2007
Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

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