Free consultation and legal workshop for Detroit homeowners facing foreclosure
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law’s Mortgage Foreclosure Defense Clinic will host a free consultation and legal workshop for Detroit homeowners facing foreclosure on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, from 4–7 p.m. at the School’s Riverfront Campus located at 651 East Jefferson Avenue in downtown Detroit. The event is one of a series that will be held this semester in conjunction with Foreclosure Defense Detroit, a grant project of UDM’s third-year law student, Matthew Nicols.
Foreclosure Defense Detroit’s primary goal is to provide free legal advice to low income homeowners facing foreclosure through the UDM Law Mortgage Foreclosure Defense Clinic. During the free legal workshops, there will be a presentation for struggling Detroit homeowners to learn about the foreclosure process, applicable laws, available legal defenses, possible alternatives to foreclosure, and preventative measures. The workshops will also cater to homeowners seeking a modification to their mortgages and those who are only seeking general information about the process. Several Detroit and Oakland County housing counselors will be present for homeowners seeking a modification to their mortgages. Clinic faculty, students, and housing counselors will be available after the presentations to meet privately with homeowners seeking assistance regarding their individual cases.
Homeowners are asked to bring with them supporting documents, such as: copies of mortgage and/or loan documents; any and all foreclosure notices and other legal documents; copies of correspondence from your mortgagor, servicer, or foreclosing entity; and financial documents and proof of income, if you are seeking a modification. Homeowners who need additional information regarding the workshops may contact the UDM Law Mortgage Foreclosure Defense Clinic at (313) 596-9846.
SBM Antitrust Section Presents Auto Parts & Antitrust Event
Over the past year, the automotive suppliers in Detroit have been making news for their part in a Department of Justice investigation into antitrust matters. The Antitrust, Franchising & Trade Regulation Section of the State Bar of Michigan, in conjunction with the Corporate Counseling Committee of the ABA Antitrust Section will hold a special presentation and reception for Deputy Assistant Attorney General Scott D. Hammond at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 15 t at the Detroit Athletic Club to discuss the antitrust investigation.
The presentation titled “Auto Parts and Antitrust: The Department of Justice’s Criminal Cartel Program, Investigative Techniques Employed, and Recent Developments in the Auto Parts Investigation” will examine the recent and successful cartel enforcement efforts by the Department of Justice. The DOJ investigation has swelled to become the largest enforcement effort mounted by the DOJ’s Antitrust Division.
There will be a short question and answer period and a reception following the presentation.
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