California judge bans ‘sham mortgage relief operation,’ issues M penalty

California judge bans ‘sham mortgage relief operation,’ issues $19M penalty

A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has ordered that the operators of Home Matters USA — described as a “mortgage relief scam” by the Federal... Read more »
California judge bans ‘sham mortgage relief operation,’ issues M penalty

Federal judge says suit against UWM’s ‘All-In’ initiative should be dismissed

A lawsuit against the “All-In” initiative at United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) should be dismissed, a federal judge said, citing inadequate evidence to prove accusations against the lender.  Florida-based Okavage Group sued UWM... Read more »
Judge Strikes Down LA County Pandemic Eviction Notice Rule

Judge Strikes Down LA County Pandemic Eviction Notice Rule

A Los Angeles County 30-day eviction notice requirement long unpopular with landlords was struck down by L.A. Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff in a ruling earlier this month. Beckloff ordered that the... Read more »
California judge bans ‘sham mortgage relief operation,’ issues M penalty

Judge sets pretrial deadlines in Texas Capital suit against Ginnie Mae

Should either party in this suit wish for others to join the litigation, such motions must be filed by Feb. 16. More crucially, the magistrate judge has instructed the bank and Ginnie... Read more »
Judge Puts Moratorium on Home Upgrades in Beverly Hills

Judge Puts Moratorium on Home Upgrades in Beverly Hills

A court has determined that the penalty for Beverly Hills failing to plan for affordable housing is a moratorium on home improvement permits for such residents as Jeff Bezos, Leonardo DiCaprio and... Read more »
‘Mansion tax’ prevails in court with judge dismissing lawsuit

‘Mansion tax’ prevails in court with judge dismissing lawsuit

An L.A. County judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging L.A.’s “mansion tax” on Tuesday, marking the end of a months-long legal challenge from the luxury real estate community that looked to declare the... Read more »
Bankruptcy judge approves Celink stipulation in RMF bankruptcy case

Bankruptcy judge approves Celink stipulation in RMF bankruptcy case

The presiding judge in the ongoing bankruptcy case of Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF) has approved a stipulation that would resolve an administrative claim made against the company’s estate by reverse mortgage servicing... Read more »
Trump judge in NY fraud case slams credibility of paid defense expert

Trump judge in NY fraud case slams credibility of paid defense expert

Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign event at the Hyatt Hotel on December 13, 2023 in Coralville, Iowa.  Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty Images... Read more »
Judge denies HomeServices’ motion for mistrial in commission lawsuit

Judge denies HomeServices’ motion for mistrial in commission lawsuit

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The ninth day of the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit started off with some overnight news from the court. After filing a motion for a mistrial Wednesday morning, citing several... Read more »
Judge denies Homeservices’ motion for ‘judgment as a matter of law’ in Sitzer suit

Judge denies Homeservices’ motion for ‘judgment as a matter of law’ in Sitzer suit

Wednesday afternoon’s proceedings at the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit trial continued with more testimony from HomeServices of America executives. After appearing in a video deposition on Monday as part of the plaintiff’s testimony, Rosalie... Read more »