MERS Continues to Take Fire
The controversial company, MERS, continues to face critical review across the nation. The Supreme Court of Washington, in particular, recently ruled against MERS in the arena of non-judicial foreclosures. The Court succinctly stated that, “if MERS does not hold the note, it is not a lawful beneficiary.(http://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/index.cfm?fa=opinions.s This is so because Washington law defines the […]
NV Courts May Allow Audiovisual Appearances
On July 29, 2011, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order scheduling a public hearing on a pending petition, filed by Supreme Court Justice Mark Gibbons, to amend the rules which allow audiovisual participation in the Nevada courts. This proposed rule would allow witnesses and other participants to appear at trials through audio-visual links, rather […]
Final Nevada Mandatory Foreclosure Rules Adopted
The Nevada Supreme Court has adopted final rules for the new mandatory foreclosure mediation. These new rules become effective July 31, 2009. The rules include a number of significant changes, as the result of several public hearings conducted by the court. The mandatory mediation program allows a homeowner receiving a Notice of Default on or […]
Proposed Rules for Forclosure Mediation
The Nevada Supreme Court held a public hearing on June 25, 2009, at the Las Vegas Justice Center regarding rules for the mandatory mediation program for homeowners in foreclosure. The program was made effective on July 1, 2009, and applies to owners of primary residences who receive a Notice of Default (NOD) from their lender […]