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Analyzing the Fallout: Entire Controversy Doctrine Impacts Complex Mortgage Dispute

Introduction This case explores the impact of New Jersey’s entire controversy doctrine in a foreclosure action involving...

Bank of America and Zelle Establish Compliance with the EFTA

Introduction In a comprehensive decision, the United States District Court for the Central District of California recently...

Tenth Circuit Affirms ECOA’s Regulatory Decision to Limit Creditors’ Exposure

Introduction In a recent credit discrimination case, the Tenth Circuit affirmed the Western District of Oklahoma’s finding...

Renovations and Reckonings: Navigating Unjust Enrichment in Property Disputes

Introduction In February 2024, the New Jersey Appellate Division affirmed a trial court’s decision on a motion...

Mass. Appeals Court Upholds Joint Tenancy Reformation Based on Parties’ Intent

Introduction The Appeals Court of Massachusetts recently affirmed a summary judgment decision in favor of a property...

California Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Negligence Claims Against Title Insurer/Escrow Agent

Introduction The California Court of Appeals, First Appellate District, Division Five recently upheld demurrer in favor of...

Real Property Principles: Recordation Status Doesn’t Supplant Actual Notice

Introduction After purchasing real property in 2017 in Greenport, New York, Plaintiff JMMJ Development, LLC (“JMMJ”) brought...

State Court Prioritizes Taxpayer ID in Adverse Possession of Unimproved Land Case

Introduction The Court of Appeals for Arkansas, Second Division, recently affirmed the dismissal of a complaint seeking...

Court Holds MPDAA Controls over Tenancy Act in Joint Account Ownership Case

Introduction The New Jersey Appellate Division recently decided a case involving levies on a bank account wherein...