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Serving a Defendant in a Residential Foreclosure Action by Publication

Jimerson Firm

A residential mortgage foreclosure action is initiated in Florida by filing a verified complaint with the appropriate court. If a defendant cannot be located, then service may be effected by constructive service, i.e., service by publication, which is governed by Chapter 49, Florida Statutes. 49.08, Fla.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Senate voted 51-50 to confirm Alvaro Bedoya as a member of the Federal Trade Commission, requiring Vice President Kamala Harris to cast the tie-breaking vote. The businesses allegedly impersonated law enforcement officers, government officials, process servers, and law firm personnel to scare or intimidate consumers into paying alleged debts.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

In 2021, the Office of Comptroller of Currency (OCC) issued Interpretive Letters 1174 and 1179 , governing the permissibility of national banks to issue dollar tokens. On January 20, the CFPB urged mortgage servicers to remind homeowners with sufficient home equity that a traditional sale could provide a better alternative to foreclosure.

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Burr & Forman’s Commercial Litigation Practice Grows with Addition of D. Keith Andress and Jade E. Sipes

Burr Forman

Keith’s experience includes breach-of-contract actions, business torts, violations of non-compete agreements, and theft of trade secret matters. Jade Sipes’ experience includes representing clients in matters involving consumer protection laws, wrongful foreclosure claims, and defense against charges of liability and fraud.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. Chopra is currently a chairman on the Federal Trade Commission. You may access this interactive tool at [link]. Check with the real agency.”

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. You may access this interactive tool at [link]. For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. On May 12, the Senate Commerce Committee (FTC) voted to proceed with Lina Khan’s nomination as commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission.