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Federal Courts SCOTUS Sides with Quicken Loans in Unearned Fees Decision

SCOTUS Sides with Quicken Loans in Unearned Fees Decision

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

If you know only one thing about the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), it's that kickbacks and unearned fees are prohibited. Thursday, however,...

Federal Courts Court Decides Gutierrez, Taniguchi

Court Decides Gutierrez, Taniguchi

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

As June approaches, and the case year comes to a close, the Supreme Court opinions will start rolling in. It's only 36 days until the last day of the term, and...

Federal Courts SCOTUS: No Survivor Benefits for Posthumously-Conceived Children

SCOTUS: No Survivor Benefits for Posthumously-Conceived Children

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that twins conceived after their father's death were not entitled to his Social Security benefits.

Federal Courts Crimes Against Justices and Cameras in the Court: What's the Link?

Crimes Against Justices and Cameras in the Court: What's the Link?

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Justice Stephen Breyer can't catch a break. Thursday, The Washington Post's Reliable Source column reported that Justice Breyer was robbed earlier this month....

Federal Courts Tased and Confused: Will Supreme Court Hear Excessive Force Case?

Tased and Confused: Will Supreme Court Hear Excessive Force Case?

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

When we first read the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals case in which Seattle cops used a Taser on a woman who was seven months pregnant because she wouldn’t...

Federal Courts SCOTUS: Chapter 12 Tax Theory on Selling the Farm Buys the Farm

SCOTUS: Chapter 12 Tax Theory on Selling the Farm Buys the Farm

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that bankrupt farmers owe capital gains taxes from a bankruptcy sale, reports The Associated Press. In a 5-4 opinion written by...

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