CLIENT ADVISORIES

Court of Appeals to Decide If Court Can Enjoin Lenders From "Dumping" REO's 

6-24-2009

A Temporary Restraining Order barring Wells Fargo Bank and all persons acting in concert with it from conveying any interest in any of the properties owned by it in the City of Cleveland, was converted to a preliminary injunction by Cleveland Housing Court Judge, Raymond Pianka. Read More

Ohio Counties Requiring Approved Legal Descriptions for Foreclosures  

6-16-2009

A trend has emerged in many counties in Ohio, whereby the county engineer's express approval of the property's legal description is required before a foreclosure can be completed. Read More 

An Analysis of the Federal "Protecting Tenants At Foreclosure Act of 2009" 

6-15-2009

On May 20, 2009, U.S. Senate Bill 96, the "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009" was signed into law by President Obama. The Act contains the "Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009" which has a significant impact on the time frames and procedures of many post-foreclosure evictions. Read More 

Pre-Suit Notice Update In Indiana

6-3-2009

As promised, here are copies of the prescribed notice form, instructions for the notices and the settlement conference notice, as required by Senate Bill 0492 in Indiana. Read More

 

IN THE NEWS

WWR Partner Featured in New York Times

March 29, 2009

Larry R. Rothenberg, a partner in the Real Estate Default Group of WWR was featured in the New York Times, "Banks Starting to Walk Away on Foreclosures". Read More

WWR Partner Featured on NPR

March 3, 2009

Larry R. Rothenberg, a partner in the Real Estate Default Group of WWR was featured on NPR, "Banks Refusing To Take Back Foreclosed Properties: All Things Considered". Read More 

WWR Partner Featured in DS News

March, 2009

Frank J. Veneziano, managing partner of the Real Estate Default Group of WWR was featured in the DS News cover story, "The Moratorium Morass". Read More 

WWR Partner Selected for DS News Editorial Advisory Board

March 16, 2009

Frank J. Veneziano, managing partner of the Real Estate Default Group of WWR was recently selected for the DS News Editorial Advisory Board. Read More