Ocwen Financial Corp. the mortgage servicer was recently hit with 20 states issuing cease-and-desist orders. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau soon followed with a lawsuit. The orders demanded that Ocwen not acquire any new servicing rights and residential mortgages until such time as the company can prove that it is financial viable and it [...]
Exception for News and Commentary You generally cannot be held liable for using someone's name, likeness, or other personal attributes in connection with reporting or commenting on matters of public interest. Many courts view this as a constitutional privilege based on the First Amendment, and some states have statutes explicitly exempting news reporting and [...]
Pending in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is a case of major importance as far as foreclosure defense cases go. The case is styled Arnold v Bank of America, N.A. et al Cause No. 13-40649. The reason the case is of such importance is the fact that the case [...]
Experienced criminal defense attorneys guide you When you find yourself facing a criminal charge, you need an attorney who is equipped to handle whatever comes as your case works its way through the criminal justice system. An experienced criminal defense attorney who has an impressive background, handling a variety of cases, can advise you [...]
In Texas, as in all states, there is a statute of limitations for personal injury cases. For Texas a person has two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit pursuant to Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code, Title 2 section 16.003. It is not uncommon for the person or business [...]
For many people who are unaware about what a real estate attorney really is and what he or she does; a real estate attorney is a lawyer who deals with all sorts of problems that are related to real estate. Many people find a great deal of issues when it comes to matters of land [...]
Rent your home during SXSW Austin Texas is all a-buzz about the up coming SXSW (South By Southwest) festival. Whether it is the interactive, film or music you are interested in it promises to be a great event. With a purported 1,800 bands in town and thousands of fans anticipated the need for places [...]
Kelly Legal Group offers clients a variety of services, one of which is serving as an estate attorney. But what does that mean to you, who may be looking for a way to protect your home, family, and assets? An estate attorney helps you plan for the future, gives you a roadmap for helping [...]
Don't risk your case being dismissed Do what the court tells you to or risk your case being dismissed! Although I am familiar with this concept, I was again just this week presented with a situation that I believe to be so uncivilized and archaic a practice that I felt the situation deemed [...]