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Company to Pay $16 Million for Selling Faulty Air Conditioners

Company to Pay $16 Million for Selling Faulty Air Conditioners

by Phil Hall | Aug 8, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The US Department of Justice announced Royal Sovereign International Inc., a now-defunct New Jersey company that sold office and home appliances, pleaded guilty to a criminal charge for failing to report information on portable air conditioners that were allegedly...
UBS in $300 Million Settlement Over Credit Suisse RMBS Case

UBS in $300 Million Settlement Over Credit Suisse RMBS Case

by Phil Hall | Aug 4, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

UBS (NYSE: UBS) has agreed to a $300 million settlement with the Department of Justice that will settle the legacy Credit Suisse case regarding the improper sales of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) prior to the 2008 financial crisis. The...
Judge Rejects DOJ Request of Early End to Redlining Settlement with Pennsylvania Bank

Judge Rejects DOJ Request of Early End to Redlining Settlement with Pennsylvania Bank

by Phil Hall | Jul 29, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A federal judge in Philadelphia has rejected a request by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring an early conclusion to a $3 million settlement made with a Pennsylvania bank that was accused of redlining. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports US District Judge Michael...
Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Schiff Referred to Justice Department

Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Schiff Referred to Justice Department

by Phil Hall | Jul 17, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The case of alleged mortgage fraud by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal prosecution. Fox News reports that Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), sent a letter to Attorney General Pam...
Greystar in $1.4 Million Settlement for Unlawful Charges on Military Servicemembers

Greystar in $1.4 Million Settlement for Unlawful Charges on Military Servicemembers

by Phil Hall | Jun 26, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Greystar Management Services LLC has agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by imposing illegal fees on military servicemembers who terminated their...
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