The purchase and sale of claims held by creditors against debtors in a bankruptcy proceeding has become a big business. The motivations for the buyer are varied. They include making a profit on any ...

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced on Tuesday that it has drafted a proposed Mortgagee Letter (ML) designed to lower the pre-review threshold for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) ...

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After trying and failing for seven years, the Florida Legislature this year passed sweeping legislation to reform the insurance industry practice known as assignment of benefits, or AOB. The ...

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The last time you sought medical care, you likely made an appointment with your provider, got the treatment you needed, paid your copay or deductible, and that was it. No paperwork, no waiting to be ...

Learn the ins and outs of collateral assignment in life insurance policies, how it secures loans, and what it means for your beneficiaries.

The Federal Circuit recently reversed the Western District of Washington’s grant of a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure where the district court held that ...

The White Sox announced today that they have claimed infielder Jacob Amaya off waivers from the Astros. The latter club had designated him for assignment on the weekend. Infielder Nick Senzel was ...

The Yankees have claimed utility player Diego Castillo off of waivers from the Mets, the team announced. In a corresponding move, infielder Jeter Downs was designated for assignment. Castillo, 26, ...