SCOTUS Says: Hobbs Act Does Not Bind a District Court to the FCC’s Interpretation of a Statute -
On May 1, 2025, the American Arbitration Association’s new amendments to the Consumer Arbitration Rules officially went into...more
7/7/2025
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On June 17, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island dismissed pro se plaintiffs’ claims against the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation (R.I. Housing) for alleged violations...more
7/3/2025
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The Litigation Byte is the new name and format for McGlinchey’s Commercial Law Bulletin. Our new format will reflect McGlinchey’s national coverage and our expanded footprint while still serving up the digestible, insightful...more
7/1/2024
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In April 2024, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts held in a matter of first impression that a borrower must allege actual damages to qualify for relief under the Real Estate Settlement...more