Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Professor Kurt Eggert was invited to testify before a congressional subcommittee on May 11 regarding the issue of regulation in daily fantasy sports. The testimony was heard by the Energy and Commerce Committee. In his testimony, Professor Eggert offered examples of ways that “professional” fantasy sports players
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law’s Alona Cortese Elder Law Center was featured in The Orange County Register on Monday, November 16, in an article entitled “Chapman’s Alona Cortese Elder Law Center provides free legal services to seniors.” The Center takes on issues involving elder abuse, health care, government benefits and senior housing,
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Professor Eggert spoke on proposed legislation that State Attorney General Kamala Harris and other proponents are pushing for to prevent foreclosure abuses by having stricter mortgage rules. The proposals are part of what Democratic legislators call an allied “Homeowners Bill of Rights.” Professor Eggert, in pointing out that under the present laws mortgage payment collectors often
Between the Los Angele Times and KABC radio, Professor Eggert has been all quoted all over the media since California and New York joined more than 40 0ther states in a settlement with banks that conducted abusive foreclosure practices, such as Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Ally Financial Inc., Citigroup, and Wells
Professor Eggert was quoted in an article on foreclosure in iWatch News. Stories from “the great recession” continue to be published as reporters across the country analyze the breakdown of mortgage companies, and how the lending industry’s collapse affects homeowners in foreclosure today. The author writes, “Much of the blame can be directed at a
The Los Angeles Times recently reported that California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris is suing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to force the mortgage companies to answer questions about their role in California’s housing meltdown. The Los Angeles Times writes that, “the housing finance agency, through outside counsel, argued that the questions posed by California
A recent article in the Los Angeles Times reported that Massachusetts became the first state to file a lawsuit against the nation’s five biggest mortgage lenders; the lawsuit seeks relief for homeowners foreclosed on during the housing crisis. Regarding the significance of the case, Professor Kurt Eggert stated, “This is an important move because to
An article in the Los Angeles Times reported that on Tuesday, November 1st, under orders from federal regulators, 14 mortgage servicers began mailing out over 4 million letters to potential victims of wrongful foreclosure practices. Recipients of these letters have the opportunity to submit their case for a free review by independent consultants, and may
On Tuesday, October 25, Professor Kurt Eggert testified before the United States Congressional Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. Professor Eggert advocated for more consumer protection in the realm on online gambling. Watch how Professor Eggert explained of the difficulties of online regulation at the Congressional hearing is entitled “Internet Gaming: Is there a Safe