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Trouble With Vatican Bank Mirrors Woes in U.S.

Mar 18, 2013 15:56 EDT Oppenheim Law With a new spirit surrounding the country, amplified by a those willing to challenge Wall Street's 'Too big to Fail, Too Big to Jail,' reputation, will the new Pope or President Obama challenge these issues? The scandal and controversy that has recently marred the Vatican Bank has parallels to the scourge of lawlessness some critics say rules Wall Street institutions.

How Some States Are Spending Foreclosure Settlement Money Is Far From Settling

May 19, 2012 18:15 EDT Oppenheim Law At least a dozen states are using money from the national mortgage settlement and using it to fix problems unrelated to the housing crisis.

House Flippers Getting Mortgage Relief? Obama Expands HAMP

Mar 07, 2012 16:25 EST Oppenheim Law Even if the expanded HAMP program helps a so-called house flipper, I say it's a risk the government is right to take.