Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from October 17th, 2012 in which Managing Partner, Tisha Black Chernine, Esq., discusses how a recent supreme court case affects the foreclosure crisis (2:07). Mrs. Black Chernine also hosts special guest Mr. Kalani Hoo, Esq., candidate for Justice of the Peace, Department 1. Mrs. Black Chernine and Mr. […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from March 14th, 2012 in which Managing Partner, Tisha Black Chernine, Esq., discusses medical liens on real estate (2:30), a class action suit affecting military servicemembers suffering from foreclosure (6:45)(19:10), how to check the status of a mortgage (10:00), when banks make different insurance requirements (13:35), refinancing through […]
Amendment Protects Servicemembers’ Surviving Spouse Against Foreclosure
The Honorable Bob Filner introduced HR 1263, which if passed would protect some surviving spouses of servicemembers from foreclosures on their homes for nine months. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protects National Guard and Reserve Members from foreclosures on their homes while they are on active duty orders and for a period of nine […]
ServiceMaster 24-Hour Compensates Army Reserve Member for Failure to Re-employ Him in His Previous Job
U.S. Army Reserve member Kyle A. Sharp was ordered to report for active military training in the United States Army in May 2010. Sharp notified his employer ServiceMaster 24-Hour and the owner-operator, Mr. Tullar, of his upcoming military service. Upon his release from active military training, Sharp notified Tullar that he wanted to return to […]
Federal Government Set-Aside Program Vlog part 5
How Personal and Business Relationships Affect Eligibility Carlos L. McDade, Esq., wraps up his presentation about the Set-Aside Program for Veteran Owned businesses. Mr. McDade explains how business and personal relationships can affect the application process and what the Veteran Administration may look for during an inspection.
Federal Government Set-Aside Program Vlog part 4
How the Veterans’ Administration Determines Eligibility for the Veteran Owned Small Business Program Carlos L. McDade, Esq., expands further on important issues that the Center for Veterans’ Enterprises will be looking for and that might lead to an on-site inspection as well as what the inspector will require at the inspection. Mr. McDade also discusses […]
Justice Department Settles Lawsuit to Enforce Soldier’s Right to Return to Pre-Service Job
On September 6, 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it reached a settlement with the city of Winchester, Va., to resolve allegations that the city violated the reemployment rights of U.S. Marine Corps reservist Jon Fultz. The suit alleged the city violated Fultz’s reemployment rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights […]
Federal Government Set-Aside Program Vlog part 3
Carlos L. McDade, Esq., outlines the requirements for a successful application such as business structure and operations compliance, documentation and VA inspection points. Due to the large file size, we are unable to post it here. Please view this video file by clicking on the link below. Federal Government Set-Aside Program: 3 of 5
Federal Government Set-Aside Program Vlog parts 1 and 2
Carlos L. McDade, Esq., discusses Federal Set-Aside Program Veteran Owned Small Business, a new program that encourages competition for government contracts by giving incentives to smaller businesses. Due to the large file sizes, we are unable to post them here. Please view these video files by clicking on the links below. Federal Government Set-Aside Program: 1 […]
Countrywide and Saxon Settle Wrongful Foreclosures Against Military Homeowners
Countrywide and Saxon, two home mortgage lenders, settled with the Department of Justice with regards to alleged violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) for wrongfully foreclosing upon active duty servicemembers. The two lenders agreed to pay more than $22 million in monetary relief for the victims of their misconduct. The two lenders were accused […]