Now that we’ve had additional time to review the CARES Act, we would like to share some clarifications and observations along with advice about how to deal with bills and other financial obligations that may be coming due on April 1. Here are some things to consider about paying your bills: 1. Pay your bills if you can. You should take advantage of options that allow you to delay making payments if you need to, not just because they are available. 2. If you don’t have enough money to make … [Read more...] about DannLaw Update Number 6 on Corona Virus: Observations and Clarifications re the CARES Act
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DannLaw Update on Covid-19 CARES Act passed by Congress and signed by the President
I’ve been involved in politics and government for over 40 years and I can say definitively that I have not seen legislation that offers as much direct and immediate relief to distressed consumers, borrowers, small business owners and tenants as the Covid-19 stimulus package, known as the CARES Act that Congress passed on Friday, March 27. You can read an analysis of the bill here. You can read the legislation in its entirety here. While I’m generally pleased with the CARES Act, I do have … [Read more...] about DannLaw Update on Covid-19 CARES Act passed by Congress and signed by the President
Important COVID-19 Crisis Update on Mortgages and Student Loans
We hope that you, your family and friends are safe and in good health. We, like most of you who live in New Jersey and Ohio have been ordered to stay home for a while. We want to assure you that we are here to help you despite the Shelter-in-Place and Stay at Home orders. You may reach us at any time by calling 877-475-8100, emailing us at intake@dannlaw.com, or calling Marc Dann's cell phone: 330-651-3131. Like us, you probably know one of the hundreds of thousands of people who have lost … [Read more...] about Important COVID-19 Crisis Update on Mortgages and Student Loans
COVID-19 Update, March 20, 2020
We don’t mean to be a pest with these updates, but information about mortgage and consumer issues that may impact our clients, former clients and friends is flowing at a fast and furious pace. Before outlining the evolving responses to the financial hardship caused by the emergency, I want to take a moment to discuss the long-term effects of this emergency. The fact is the job losses, foreclosures, repossessions, and other types of financial stress caused by the crisis will negatively impact … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update, March 20, 2020
An Update from DannLaw on Coronavirus and Emergency Legal Issues
An important message from Marc Dann: We are open and reachable during normal business hours and beyond and you can reach me on my cell phone at 330-651-3131. Rest assured that I will either be at home or at the office because like you, I’m really not allowed to go anywhere else. We will be happy to answer any questions you have about your existing case(s) as well as the many coronavirus-related legal issues our friends and clients are facing on an almost hourly basis. If you need to speak … [Read more...] about An Update from DannLaw on Coronavirus and Emergency Legal Issues
Lessons learned in the last recession could help working families deal with the coronavirus crisis
When I woke up this morning to another stream of stories about the Coronavirus, I wasn’t worried about the impact the growing crisis was having on big banks or the stock market—as has been proved time and again, they’ll recover or be bailed out, or both. Instead, I was concerned about the people reporters obsessed with Wall Street losses ignore: people like the guy who was counting on catching up on his Christmas credit card charges by selling hot dogs at the NCAA tournament at Rocket … [Read more...] about Lessons learned in the last recession could help working families deal with the coronavirus crisis
New report confirms serious problems with Board of Revisions seizures, homeowners and local governments have lost millions in value and revenue
The Ohio Center for Investigative Journalism just published an article that documents the severe problems afflicting Ohio's Board of Revision (BOR) foreclosure process. According to the story, published in the Center's "Eye On Ohio" investigative reporting series, the BOR foreclosures have cost local governments, homeowners, and banks at least $91 million over the past 13 years. The process, created by the Ohio General Assembly in 2006, enables BORs to cease properties without going to court. In … [Read more...] about New report confirms serious problems with Board of Revisions seizures, homeowners and local governments have lost millions in value and revenue
Marc Dann urges Senate to stand up for victims of rape and sexual assault, testifies in favor of bill to eliminate the criminal and civil statutes of limitations
I have dedicated my entire legal career to helping people who have been hurt, scammed, cheated, or victimized seek and secure justice. I'm proud to say I've done just that at my first small law firm, as an Ohio State Senator, Ohio Attorney General, and now as the founder of DannLaw. That's why I seized the opportunity to urge the members of the Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee to first strengthen and then pass SB 162 which would eliminate the criminal and civil statutes of limitation for rape and … [Read more...] about Marc Dann urges Senate to stand up for victims of rape and sexual assault, testifies in favor of bill to eliminate the criminal and civil statutes of limitations
DannLaw’s Brian Flick named Super Lawyer Rising Star in area of consumer law
I am pleased to announce that Brian Flick, Managing Partner of DannLaw's Cincinnati office, has been named a "Super Lawyer Rising Star" in the area of consumer law for 2020. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Ohio are named rising stars in a particular practice area. This prestigious designation is reserved for attorneys who excel in their field, contribute to their community, and abide by the highest professional and ethical standards. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multi-phase … [Read more...] about DannLaw’s Brian Flick named Super Lawyer Rising Star in area of consumer law
A Tale of Good vs. Evil: We Stopped Ocwen/PHH from Stealing Riad Ghosheh’s Home–Now We’re Going to Make the Companies Pay
Today, we’re going to tell you story about good vs. evil, right vs. wrong. The main character in the tale is Riad Ghosheh who owns a home that Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC and PHH Mortgage Services tried to steal. They’re the bad guys. How bad? As of this year, more than 11,000 complaints against Ocwen had been lodged with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). PHH, which Ocwen acquired in 2018, has been tagged 781 times. Ocwen, a company we’ve fought and written about many … [Read more...] about A Tale of Good vs. Evil: We Stopped Ocwen/PHH from Stealing Riad Ghosheh’s Home–Now We’re Going to Make the Companies Pay