Business Law Section Weekly Newsletter
Did you miss the seminar on the changes to UCRERA?
BLS in the News: Business Law Section Updates Pro Bono Guide
Basics of Bankruptcy Law
Presented by John Hutton, Stephanie Lieb, Andrew Layden, and Judge Caryl Delano
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
BLS Blog: The Evolving Landscape of Florida Reverse Mortgage Jurisprudence
Law Clerk to the Honorable Peter D. Russin, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
Florida state and federal courts have increasingly been asked to interpret the terms of reverse mortgage documents to decide whether documents contemporaneously executed along with the mortgage can alter the defined terms of the mortgage. The issues often arise in Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings where provisions of the mortgages allow the lending institution to require immediate payment of the amounts secured under the mortgage upon the death of the borrower, if the property is not the principal residence of at least one surviving borrower. 
PHOTO OP!
Calling all memory makers and spotlight seekers! The Communications Committee is starting a new project to feature our very own members. Do you have a photo from a past event that is just too good not to share? Are you interested in participating in a two-truths-and-a-lie to stump your fellow colleagues? Are you willing to participate in a mock-interview revealing “fun” tidbits about yourself? Do you have a fellow member or pro bono case you’d like to tell the membership about? Then we’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with Communications Committee Chair Adina Pollan at apollan@pollanlegal.com and she’ll fill you in on all the juicy details.
In the Spotlight
BLS Executive Council member Jodi Dubose and her husband, Jamie, welcomed daughter Laurel at the end of July. The Duboses appreciate all the messages they’ve received and thank everyone for their well wishes. Laurel can’t wait to meet everyone when the Section resumes in-person meetings next year!