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The Growth of Orlans PC Consumer Practice Continues
The consumer practice team at Orlans PC provides auto/mobile home replevin, bankruptcy, suits on notes, money judgments and post judgment legal services to its clients in D.C., DE, MA, MD, MI, NH, RI and VA. We are pleased to report recent strong growth in both our...
read moreMichigan e-Notary Bill/Remote Notary Trends
Michigan e-Notary Bill/Remote Notary Trends: On November 28, 2017, State Senator Peter MacGregor introduced Senate Bill 664 which permits a Michigan Notary to “select 1 or more tamper-evident technologies to perform notarial acts electronically.” The bill requires...
read moreLegislative Roundup—Proposed Legislation in Virginia and Maryland
Legislative Roundup—Proposed Legislation in Virginia and Maryland. As the legislative sessions in Virginia and Maryland proceed in 2018, there are a number of proposed legislative changes being considered. The Firm will continue to monitor the legislation as it...
read moreEn Banc Panel Surprises in PHH v. CFPB Decision
En Banc Panel Surprises in PHH v. CFPB Decision The decision of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in PHH Corporation et al v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, No.15-1177 (January 31,2018) took many twists and turns in its almost four year sojourn to the long...
read moreMichigan Enacts the Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act
Michigan Enacts the Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act The Michigan Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act was signed by Governor Rick Snyder on February 6, 2018 and becomes effective on May 7, 2018. Providing clarity to a receiver’s powers...
read moreThe Statutory Power of Sale in Massachusetts Incorporation by Reference
The Statutory Power of Sale in Massachusetts Incorporation by Reference James B. Nutter & Company Vs. Estate Of Barbara A. Murphy & Others Decided On January 18, 2018 On January 18, 2018, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an opinion in...
read moreJulie Moran, Senior Executive Counsel, Recently Featured in DS News
Julie Moran, Senior Executive Counsel of Orlans PC, was recently featured in a DS News article for her role in a recent Massachusetts Supreme Court Ruling. The case, James B. Nutter & Company vs. Estate of Barbara Murphy & Others, the Supreme Court clarified a...
read moreOrlans PC Merger
By Alison Orlans _ November 30, 2017 - There have been many exciting changes since we launched Orlans PC six months ago. Orlans PC is the result of the merger of Orlans Associates, Orlans Moran, and Atlantic Law Group on April 1, 2017. Since that time, we have worked...
read moreEnforceability of Electronic Promissory Notes in the Context of Foreclosure
By Erika Hoover _ November 30, 2017 - As the mortgage industry moves toward electronic methods for mortgage closing transactions, the natural questions are: what documents can be signed electronically and is an electronically signed promissory note enforceable in the...
read moreOverview of Shortening Redemption in Michigan
By Regina Slowey & Caleb Shureb _ November 30, 2017 - The vast majority of foreclosures in the state of Michigan receive a statutory six-month redemption period. During this period the owners/occupants maintain all of the rights and privileges that they held prior...
read moreIs Maryland’s Expedited Foreclosure Process truly a “Fast Track” process?
By Hugh Green _ November 30, 2017 - In a further attempt to address vacant and abandoned properties, the Maryland legislature enacted Section 7-105.14 (SB 1033 HB 702) as an “expedited” foreclosure process. Under the Act, the secured party may petition the Circuit...
read moreOrlans Receives 2017 USFN Diamond Award of Excellence
Troy, MI – Orlans PC has been honored with the 2017 USFN Diamond Award of Excellence for the ninth consecutive year. The firm’s Delaware, Massachusetts and Michigan locations met the USFN’s rigorous standards that evaluate professional activities, industry...
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