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Articles on Banks & Financial Institutions

Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 By Howard Z. Gopman Business and Securities Law, May 2010 A brief summary of the criminal and civil provisions of the Act.
Dissolution of mandatory credit card arbitration clauses signals need for arbitration reform By Sidra Hamidi Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2010 One of the primary uses of arbitration is seen in the settlement of consumer credit card disputes. However, mandatory arbitration clauses in credit card agreements have continually sparked the ire of both consumers and advocates of consumer rights.
Negotiating Loan Modifications for Clients By Tracie R. Porter & Michael W. van Zalingen Real Estate Law, June 2009 Homeowners need to know options are available when they find themselves having difficulty paying their mortgage. Whether the assistance comes through the lender/servicers or the federal government, homeowners need to know when to stay in the game and keep their homes, and when to count their losses and move out of a bad situation. Attorneys who are equipment with the information to help their clients will find that they can still provide real HOPE for continued home ownership for their clients.
Summary of bills considered by the Commercial Banking & Bankruptcy Law Section Council Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, March 2003    

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