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Law
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

Former Brooklyn-based nonprofit leaders indicted for allegedly embezzling over $1.3 million

Former nonprofit leaders indicted for embezzling over $1.3 million intended for vulnerable New Yorkers.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

Former Brooklyn-based nonprofit leaders indicted for allegedly embezzling over $1.3 million

Former nonprofit leaders indicted for embezzling over $1.3 million intended for vulnerable New Yorkers.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Mom Got a Call That I Was in a Horrific Accident. What She Did Next Can't Be Undone.

Scammers exploit emotional vulnerabilities, making it crucial to educate and protect against future scams.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

SoCal hospice owners bilked taxpayers for millions in false claims, federal officials say

Eight individuals were arrested and 15 charged in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $50 million by running sham hospice facilities across Southern California. Federal officials described the actions as brazen efforts to commit fraud, with many billed patients not being terminally ill.
Healthcare
SOMA, SF
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

San Francisco woman convicted in gruesome killing of roommate over unpaid rent

A woman was convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing her roommate over unpaid rent and attempting to conceal the crime.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Elderly victim lured into car, robbed of life savings in sick lottery scam

An elderly woman was robbed of $45,000 in a lottery scam targeting seniors in Santa Ana.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Finance of America launches new reverse mortgage line of credit

HomeSafe Second Line of Credit offers a nonrevolving reverse mortgage option for accessing home equity without new monthly payments.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Rocket Companies moves to dismiss RESPA lawsuit

Rocket Companies contends that the plaintiffs failed to plead injury, a qualifying referral, a thing of value, or an agreement, which are essential for their claims under RESPA.
Boston real estate
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

We're trapped': developer's unpaid debt leaves London flat owners unable to sell

Leaseholders in east London are trapped in unsellable homes due to an unpaid debt of £850,000 by the building's developer to the local council.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
#insurance-fraud
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Law

Restaurateur and friend of Eric Adams pleads not guilty to insurance fraud, alongside 2 men previously sued by GEICO | amNewYork

Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Restaurateur and friend of Eric Adams pleads not guilty to insurance fraud, alongside 2 men previously sued by GEICO | amNewYork

Zhan Petrosyants and two businessmen were indicted for insurance fraud and money laundering related to fraudulent claims against GEICO.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Florida court shields reverse mortgage credit from garnishment

The court ruled that just because a homeowner has access to funds through a HECM doesn't mean those funds can be garnished until the homeowner actually requests a draw.
Miami
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

What we know about the armed robbery of a massive Beverly mansion

An armed intruder assaulted a caretaker in a Beverly mansion, stole valuables, and fled in a stolen Porsche.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

Rental scams in London are prevalent, with many victims losing deposits and facing last-minute housing crises.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

The overlooked notarizations quietly slowing mortgage workflows

Lenders are modernizing the closing process with digital tools, but notarization outside closing events remains a challenge, slowing loan velocity and increasing compliance risks.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement

Bank of America settled for $72.5 million over allegations of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, impacting around 75 women.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. model lured victims through dating apps then stole from them, prosecutors say. Now she's headed to trial.

At her trial, we will prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this defendant exploited trust built through online relationships to gain access to victims' homes and steal from them. Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, has now come to an end.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

eXp, former agents ask judge to end Roberts sexual assault lawsuit

Roberts alleges that the girlfriend of David Golden, one of the men she has claimed sexually assaulted her, placed a pill in her mouth and told her it was Adderall. Instead, it was a drug that caused Roberts to black out. While Roberts said she doesn't remember the majority of what happened after blacking out, she said that through the testimony of others at the event, flashes of memory that came back to her and contextual clues, she concluded that she was raped by Golden and another former eXp agent Michael Bjorkman.
SF LGBT
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Police say gambling spending tied to Tallahassee property fraud

According to police, the case centers on how money connected to a client's property holdings was handled. Detectives say their review found signs that funds tied to the portfolio were improperly moved into the company's operating account.
US news
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

ALTA renews TrustLink as Elite Provider for 2026

The ALTA Elite Provider Program recognizes service providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the title insurance industry and the professionals who serve consumers every day, ALTA CEO Chris Morton said in the announcement.
Law
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

L.A.'s eviction defense program up in the air amid battle with city attorney

Los Angeles City Attorney recommended reconsidering a $177-million Legal Aid Foundation contract despite the organization's successful litigation against the city over homelessness crisis mishandling.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Tax liens and the curious case of Fillmore Brown

New York City's tax lien sale system, flawed since 1996, is finally undergoing reform with a six-month suspension to review the process and potentially replace private investor foreclosures with a land trust model.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Toronto man charged in alleged multimillion-dollar investment fraud: York police | CBC News

A 40-year-old Toronto man faces fraud charges for allegedly misappropriating over $2.5 million from at least six investors through his company, Equity Line Service Corporation.
#real-estate-fraud
SF real estate
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money's abrupt closure has prompted investigation into complaints from over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, with authorities examining whether this represents business failure or fraud.
SF real estate
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
3 weeks ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money, a Marin County real estate finance company, abruptly closed with over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, prompting District Attorney investigation into potential fraud or business failure.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Bronx man says childhood friend scammed him, others out of millions | amNewYork

A Bronx man alleges his childhood friend used a sham asset management company to defraud him of millions through fake loan transactions and predatory practices between 2021 and 2025.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Bay Ridge landlord ordered to pay $4M in restitution for defrauding dozens of immigrant families * Brooklyn Paper

SF real estate
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money's abrupt closure has prompted investigation into complaints from over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, with authorities examining whether this represents business failure or fraud.
SF real estate
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
3 weeks ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money, a Marin County real estate finance company, abruptly closed with over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, prompting District Attorney investigation into potential fraud or business failure.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Bronx man says childhood friend scammed him, others out of millions | amNewYork

A Bronx man alleges his childhood friend used a sham asset management company to defraud him of millions through fake loan transactions and predatory practices between 2021 and 2025.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Bay Ridge landlord ordered to pay $4M in restitution for defrauding dozens of immigrant families * Brooklyn Paper

fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Chaos at NJ Attorney's office hampers mortgage fraud cases

President Donald Trump appointed his former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, to lead the prominent New Jersey office early in his term before a judge, Matthew Brann, disqualified Habba for sidestepping Senate confirmation. Habba's replacements, three prosecutors, picked by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, could be in a similar predicament.
NYC real estate
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

2 lawyers convicted in staged truck accidents scheme

Jason Giles and Vanessa Motta were found guilty of fraud, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering for their roles in staging truck accidents.
Law
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Unison is facing another home equity investment lawsuit

Unison illegally issues mortgage loans disguised as option contracts, circumventing consumer protection laws while using selective data and opaque fees to profit at homeowners' expense.
#litigation-finance
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Higher education

As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early - Above the Law

Law schools increasingly recognize litigation finance as essential knowledge, with programs like Certum Group's fellowship providing hands-on experience in how capital funds complex litigation.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

3 Questions For A Litigation Funding Startup Founder (Part I) - Above the Law

Lauren Harrison co-founded Signal Peak Partners to provide litigation finance for early-stage commercial disputes, leveraging her 25+ years of complex litigation experience.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early - Above the Law

Law schools increasingly recognize litigation finance as essential knowledge, with programs like Certum Group's fellowship providing hands-on experience in how capital funds complex litigation.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Fake lawyer who used real bar number to practice law pleads guilty

A man in Las Vegas pleaded guilty to impersonating a lawyer using another attorney's bar number.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Fighting goes on between LA, OC resi in latest legal row

The Oppenheim Group sued luxury agent Paul Daftarian and sellers over a $5.4 million Corona del Mar home sale, alleging conspiracy to hide the closing and avoid commission payments.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Homeowners File Suit Against Builder

A homeowners association sued builder Amcal General Contractors for widespread construction violations including defective electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and sound reduction systems at a 90-unit condominium complex.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Class-action settlement approved against Northern California bail bonds company

Bad Boys Bail Bonds must forfeit $38 million in debt from over 18,000 customers who signed misleading contracts lacking required co-signer notices.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

It starts with a tap on the shoulder and ends with being fleeced. Alleged ATM scam duo sought

Scammers target elderly ATM users by observing PIN entry, dropping money as distraction, and swapping real cards with counterfeits to steal thousands of dollars.
#mortgage-fraud
SF real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Walker & Dunlop reveals it found $134M of fraud

Walker & Dunlop discovered $134 million in fraudulent Freddie Mac loans across three portfolios involving borrower property flipping schemes, with employees no longer at the firm.
SF real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Walker & Dunlop reveals it found $134M of fraud

Walker & Dunlop discovered $134 million in fraudulent Freddie Mac loans across three portfolios involving borrower property flipping schemes, with employees no longer at the firm.
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks ago

Legal Groups Push for Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funders

Third-party litigation funders must disclose their involvement in federal civil cases through a proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) to establish uniform disclosure requirements across inconsistent federal courts.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Direct Mortgage ex-employees sue over fraud and unpaid wages

Beech made specific representations about Direct's proprietary technology platform and the operational infrastructure supporting it; however, after joining Direct, it became apparent to Plaintiffs that the technology platform did not function as represented, the suit reads. By Fall 2025, it was clear that Direct's technology platform was incompatible with effective mortgage operations.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 years ago

Developer sentenced in college admissions scandal lists Beverly Hills homes for $34 million

Both properties occupy a cul-de-sac just below the famous Greystone Mansion and combine for a total of nearly two acres. They're also listed separately. One - a Regency-style home he bought for $12 million in 2017 - is up for grabs at $17.5 million. The other - a Midcentury-style home he picked up for about $11.2 million last year - is listed at $16.5 million.
SF real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Fake immigration lawyers staged sham court hearings to scam migrants: feds

Con artists posing as immigration lawyers created fake legal documents and even staged sham court proceedings to dupe migrants seeking legal pathways to U.S. residency out of their hard-earned money, according to a five-count indictment unsealed in Brooklyn Federal Court on Friday. The indictment charges five defendants with wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and two counts of false impersonation of an officer or employee of the United States, according to U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella, Jr.
US news
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Q&A: Homestead exemption won't protect owner from nonjudicial foreclosure

A homestead exemption protects home equity from creditors in California for principal residences, including condominiums, and applies only to judicial foreclosures, not nonjudicial foreclosures by associations.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

West Capital sues loanDepot over TILA pay violations

loanDepot allegedly compensated production staff for steering borrowers into higher-rate loans while penalizing pricing exceptions, creating unfair competitive advantages through systematic violations of lending regulations.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Buy a home now, move in after the seller dies

Wealthy Southern California residents use life estates and charitable trusts to sell or gift high-value properties while retaining lifelong residency rights.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My husband burned down our house then the bank threatened repossession'

A domestic abuse survivor faced financial ruin and prolonged legal obstacles after her husband's arson and financial sabotage, but halted repossession by paying the mortgage.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Three Oakland office towers are seized by lender in speedy foreclosure

Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, through an affiliate, took ownership of the three office towers in a streamlined foreclosure process, according to documents filed on Jan. 20 with the Alameda County Recorder's Office. The unpaid debt for the three office buildings totals $442.1 million, the financial titan's affiliate stated in the filing, which was a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the county records show. The original loan that Deutsche Bank provided to Starwood totaled $364.5 million, Alameda County real estate records show.
East Bay real estate
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Business Recovery and Insolvency Can Help Avoid Liquidation

The weight of mounting debts, unmanageable cash flow issues, and the pressure from creditors can quickly lead a company to the brink of liquidation. However, insolvency and business recovery processes, when handled properly, can offer a lifeline to businesses in distress. One such company that specializes in these services is BABR (Bailey Ahmad Business Recovery), which provides essential strategies and expert guidance to help businesses navigate the complex waters of financial recovery and avoid the often devastating consequences of liquidation.
Business
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
32 years ago

MALIBOU LAKE : Plaintiff Ordered to Pay Homeowners' Legal Bills

A property owner ordered to pay $10,500 in legal fees after filing a frivolous SLAPP lawsuit against a homeowners association that opposed her construction project.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC lawyer in court over missing $2M that investors fear is gone for good after mystery transfer

A lawyer moved $2 million from escrow to a shell company the day it arrived; investors allege some funds may have reached Frank Seddio's account.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Can landlord be liable for property manager's unlawful action?

Property owners face absolute vicarious liability for fair housing law violations by property managers and employees, regardless of owner knowledge or involvement.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We Have No Choice But to Sell My Mother's House. There's One Exasperating Person Standing in My Way.

A reluctant sibling is blocking the sale of an elderly mother's house needed to fund assisted living, risking the mother's finances within months.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

He helped take over a dead man's Sherman Oaks home. Now he'll spend more than 16 years in prison

Man sentenced over 16 years for burglary, identity theft, and wire fraud tied to a dismembered homeowner and a fraudulent $1.5 million home sale.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

James Mago Gately's legal row continues over how much damage he did to home seized by CAB

In November last year the house at Glin Drive in Coolock went for €308,000 at auction.
Real estate
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California bill increases penalties for fake liens used to harass politicians, businesses

California bill would increase penalties for fraudulent liens, making filers liable for triple court fees to deter harassment of officials, businesses, and court employees.
Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Former auctioneer who was jailed for stealing is hit with judgment of 45,000 for outstanding debts

A former auctioneer jailed for client theft faces a third judgment of €45,000 from the property services watchdog for unpaid debts from improper conduct findings.
US news
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Scammers solicit gift card purchases posing as district attorney

Scammers impersonating the Santa Barbara County district attorney contact residents by email and text to solicit gift card purchases and personal information.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. liable for destroying homeless people's property, federal judge rules

A federal judge found Los Angeles violated homeless individuals' constitutional rights by seizing and destroying personal property and altering cleanup records.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Suspects arrested in Livermore pray with me' scam

The theft was reported outside a business in the 1600 block of North Vasco Road. The victim, a Livermore resident, told police that a woman in a car asked to pray together, held her hands, and slipped replica gold jewelry onto her wrist. After the woman drove off, the victim realized her real gold bracelet, worth more than $500, was gone, police said.
California
Real estate
fromNew York Focus
1 month ago

How Disputed Math Allegedly Helped a Bank Win a Brooklyn Home for $100

In over 1,250 foreclosures, lenders' allegedly illegal interest calculations were baked into auction minimum bids, enabling banks or investors to repurchase properties for $1,000 or less.
Law
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Mark Nussbaum turns on former bro Tzali Chopp over unpaid debt

Mark Nussbaum diverted hundreds of millions in client escrow funds into short-term loans and schemes, prompting creditors to seek over $400 million.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Unison faces consumer lawsuit over home equity investment claims

Unison's home equity investment agreements are alleged to be misleading, functioning as unlicensed, high-cost mortgages that can strip homeowners' equity and evade consumer protections.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Former L.A. chief deputy attorney directed fraudulent DWP lawsuit, judge rules

Jim Clark orchestrated a class-action to obtain favorable settlement terms for Los Angeles and repeatedly misled courts and public, prompting a two-year suspension recommendation.
#title-insurance
Law
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Facing judgments and fines, fraudulent Florida mover files for bankruptcy

A Fort Lauderdale mover filed for bankruptcy after facing more than $310,000 in judgments, attorney fees, and a separate $110,000 state fine and operating ban.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How to take over a mortgage when inheriting a house

Heirs can inherit a house without assuming the mortgage; understanding federal rules and contacting the lender quickly preserves options and prevents costly mistakes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Disbarred Attorney Defrauded Clients Out Of Over $4.2M - Above the Law

A disbarred Rockville attorney pleaded guilty to theft and misappropriation schemes that defrauded clients of more than $4.2 million.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. homeless services fraudster spent millions on luxury lifestyle, authorities charge

A nonprofit operator is accused of stealing $23 million in homelessness funds and spending it on luxury goods, vacations, and private properties.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Solicitors in legal dispute after mistakenly paying almost 100,000 to estate of deceased client

Error at Galway city law firm came to light last year
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Rocket Companies faces lawsuit over mortgage steering

The plaintiffs are represented by Hagens Berman, a consumer protection law firm that was also involved in similar litigation against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors. In a press release announcing the action, the law firm said that Rocket including its affiliates Rocket Mortgage, Amrock Holdings and Rocket Homes Real Estate, which were also named as defendants conspired to pressure clients to use Rocket's mortgage company to finance their purchase.
Real estate
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Reverse mortgage servicers face lawsuit over borrower fees

Class-action alleges HECM servicers improperly added attorneys', property inspection, preservation and appraisal fees to reverse mortgage loan balances, inflating principals and costs.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Ronn Owens loses bankruptcy bid amid daughter's paternity fraud case

Ronn Owens and his wife had their Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition dismissed, risking foreclosure on their Scottsdale home amid roughly $2.3 million in liabilities.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Lawsuits accuse Floyd Mayweather of owing millions to luxury apartment owner and jewelry stores

Floyd Mayweather Jr. faces lawsuits alleging unpaid jewelry purchases and $500,000-plus in unpaid rent at a Baccarat Hotel Manhattan duplex.
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