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Objectors’ Siren Song Enchants During Article 77 Proceeding 29 Jul 2013 | 05:30 pm
We are 20 days into the monumental bench trial over Bank of America’s proposed $8.5 billion settlement of Countrywide MBS claims, and with the proceedings now taking a break until September 9, we have...
BREAKING NEWS: Article 77 Hearing Postponed, Bill Frey Subpoenaed by AIG 29 May 2013 | 11:00 pm
I wanted to publish a quick update to yesterday’s article breaking down the challenges BofA will face to its $8.5 billion mortgage rep and warranty settlement. Sources have informed me that the May 3...
The Bell Tolls for BofA 28 May 2013 | 04:55 pm
Memorial Day Weekend is always cause for some reflection, but as we draw closer to the May 30, 2013 merits hearing on Bank of America’s (BofA) proposed $8.5 billion settlement of Countrywide mortgage ...
Mortgage Lit Roundup: Five Signs That Plaintiffs Are Winning the RMBS War 17 Dec 2012 | 04:57 pm
A lot can happen in a few months. I’ve largely taken a break from blogging over the last quarter, as the demands of becoming a new father and joining a new law firm (see “Legal Practice” link in the ...
Upcoming Presentation: Trends in MBS Litigation 15 Nov 2012 | 03:07 am
I am pleased to announce that I will be speaking in and presenting at an upcoming Strafford live phone/web seminar, “Mortgage-Backed Securities Litigation: Latest Developments” scheduled for tomorrow,...
Investor End Games: All Is Not Well in the Garden 29 Aug 2012 | 04:45 pm
“As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden.” - Chance the Gardener, Being There (1979) With Judge Barbara Kapnick announcing earlier this month that the ap...
Monoline End Games: String of Legal Wins Will Snowball Until Settlement 31 Jul 2012 | 03:59 pm
Last week, I wrote about a few developments that should boost RMBS litigation recoveries, especially for bond insurers – Judge Crotty’s summary judgment decision in Syncora v. EMC (JPMorgan) and Synco...
Federal Judge Refuses to Narrow Mortgage Putback Claims, Paving Way for Lender Repurchase Liability 27 Jul 2012 | 03:59 pm
It has been just over a month since I published my series on the Top 5 RMBS Cases to Watch this Summer. In case you missed it, here’s a quick recap of my top five cases: No. 5 – Syncora … Continue re...
The Top 5 RMBS Cases to Watch this Summer: No. 1 – MBIA v. Countrywide, BofA 15 Jun 2012 | 03:59 pm
After a week-long build-up (I’m sure the suspense is killing you), we’ve reached the No. 1 case in our countdown of RMBS Cases to Watch this Summer. You may wish to catch up with parts I, II, III, an...
